Steve Balestrieri

(DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael D. Blackwell II, U.S. Navy. (Released))

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

U.S. and 9 Allies Just Held a Big Naval Exercise Right on China’s Doorstep

Key Points and Summary – The U.S., Philippines, and eight allied nations just concluded the multinational naval exercise Sama Sama in the South China...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 17, 2025

The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) steams in the Adriatic Sea, June 23, 2023. Gerald R. Ford is the U.S. Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy's capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jackson Adkins)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The Navy’s New Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier Is Now Delayed 2 Years

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s next Ford-class aircraft carrier, the future USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), is now facing a two-year...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 17, 2025

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 29, 2019) USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts high-speed turns in the Atlantic Ocean. Ford is at sea conducting sea trials following the in port portion of its 15 month post-shakedown availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor Loessin)

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

How a French Submarine ‘SANK’ a $4.5 Billion U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

Key Points and Summary – In a stunning 2015 naval exercise, the French Rubis-class nuclear submarine Saphir successfully penetrated the defensive screen of the...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 17, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

Dassault Rafale: The Fighter Jet Now Every Air Force Wants

Key Points and Summary – France’s Dassault Rafale has become a major export success due to its “omnirole” capability, allowing it to perform multiple...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 16, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

China’s J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighter Can Be Summed Up In Just 4 Simple Words

Key Points and Summary – China’s J-20, known as the “Mighty Dragon,” is a formidable stealth fighter, likely developed using technology from the U.S....

Steve BalestrieriOctober 16, 2025

The Air Force’s newest fighter, the F-15EX Eagle II, was revealed and named during a ceremony April 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

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The Big Boeing Strike Is ‘Delaying’ F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Production

Key Points and Summary – The two-month-long strike at Boeing’s St. Louis facility is now officially delaying deliveries of new F-15EX fighter jets to...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 16, 2025

Military Hardware: Tanks, Bombers, Submarines and More

The M60 Patton Tank Simply Summed Up in Just 1 Word

Key Points and Summary – The M60 Patton, long retired in the U.S., remains a frontline main battle tank for numerous militaries worldwide, including...

Steve BalestrieriOctober 16, 2025