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 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...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy exclusively operates nuclear-powered submarines because its global power projection doctrine demands the unmatched range, speed, and...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Navy’s critical Columbia-class ballistic missile submarine program is facing significant delays and cost overruns. -The lead boat,...
Key Points and Summary – Despite being over 35 years old, the B-2 Spirit remains a cornerstone of U.S. airpower, recently demonstrating its enduring...
Key points and Summary – The Montana-class represents the U.S. Navy battleships that never sailed. Authorized in 1940 as America’s answer to Japan’s Yamato-class...
Key Points and Summary – SR-72 Could Soon Replace SR-71 As Fastest Plane Ever? Yes, the SR-71 Blackbird officially remains the fastest acknowledged crewed,...