Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He has served as a US Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer before injuries forced his early separation. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and his work was regularly featured in the Millbury-Sutton Chronicle and Grafton News newspapers in Massachusetts.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – First fielded in 1970, the tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile remains a frontline anti-armor staple because it keeps...
Key Points and Summary – The M2A4/A4E1 Bradley is the U.S. Army’s near-term answer while the XM30 (ex-OMFV) matures. -Upgrades include a stronger powerpack,...
Key Points and Summary – USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) is a Nimitz-class, nuclear-powered carrier homeported in San Diego and flagship of Carrier Strike Group...
Key Points and Summary – USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) is a Nimitz-class supercarrier commissioned in 1995 and now undergoing a Refueling and Complex...
Key Points and Summary – USS Saratoga (CV-60), the second Forrestal-class supercarrier, served from 1956–1994 as a symbol of U.S. sea power. -With an...
Key Points and Summary – Russia’s Borei-class (Project 955/955A) SSBNs are the keystone of its modern sea-based deterrent, set to replace aging Delta and...