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 – The M551 Sheridan was a unique US Army light tank, officially an Armored Reconnaissance/Airborne Assault Vehicle, known for its...
Key Points and Summary – China’s CH-7 “Rainbow-7” is a high-altitude, long-endurance stealth drone designed to serve as the “eyes” for China’s combat forces....
Key Points and Summary – The US Navy is testing BAE Systems’ Hypervelocity Projectile (HVP) as a cost-effective solution for countering drones and other...
Key Points – The US Air Force’s program to modernize its B-52 Stratofortress fleet into the B-52J variant is facing significant challenges, including a...