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 – 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...
Key Points and Summary – The F-35 is worth its high cost because stealth, sensor fusion, and data-sharing deliver outsized battlefield effects. -Citing Israeli...