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 on Iowa-Class Battleship Comeback – In the 1980s, the U.S. Navy brought its four iconic Iowa-class battleships—Iowa, New Jersey, Missouri,...
Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Army has canceled the planned M1 Abrams SEPv4 (System Enhancement Package Version 4) upgrade, citing concerns that...
Key Points and Summary – The UK’s Challenger 3 program represents a significant and relatively cost-effective modernization of its armored forces, but the plan...
Key Points and Summary – Japan is significantly bolstering its naval power projection capabilities by converting its two Izumo-class helicopter destroyers, the JS Kaga...