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 – Russia’s Poseidon (Status-6) is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) or torpedo, designed to overcome US missile defense systems. -Unveiled...
Key Points – Russia’s Delta IV-class (Project 667BDRM Delfin) nuclear ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs), introduced in the 1980s, remain the backbone of its sea-based...
Key Points – The US Navy cannot afford to retire its aging Ohio-class ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) on schedule due to significant delays and...
Key Points – Russia’s Tu-160 “Blackjack,” a supersonic, variable-sweep wing strategic bomber, is a critical but scarce asset in its long-range aviation, with only...
Key Points: Ukraine’s “Operation Spiderweb” on June 1st, 2025, involved a daring and meticulously planned SBU drone attack that struck multiple Russian airbases deep...
Key Points – China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal, possessing over 600 operational warheads as of December 2024, with projections exceeding 1,000 by...
Key Points – The British-supplied Challenger 2 main battle tanks have demonstrated mixed but valuable performance in Ukrainian service. -Crews from the 82nd Airborne...