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 employs a diverse and expanding array of drone platforms in its war against Ukraine, significantly impacting battlefield dynamics. -These range...
Key Points – The US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines represent a significant leap in undersea warfare capability, designed to maintain American dominance....
Key Points – Russia launched the “Perm,” its newest Yasen-M class nuclear-powered attack submarine, on March 27, 2025, marking it as the first Russian...
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...