Steve Balestrieri is a National Security Columnist. He served as a US Army Special Forces NCO and Warrant Officer. In addition to writing on defense, he covers the NFL for PatsFans.com and is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA). His work was regularly featured in many military publications.
Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More
Key Points and Summary – Despite long and distinguished service careers spanning from 1945 to 1992, the Midway-class aircraft carriers were considered a “less...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s next-generation attack submarine program, SSN(X), has been delayed again, with procurement pushed back five years to...
Key Points and Summary – The USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) is the third Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, commissioned in 1982. -With a distinguished service history...
Key Points and Summary – While Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched numerous anti-ship missiles toward U.S. and allied warships in the Red Sea, the...