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 – In a shocking and embarrassing blunder, India’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the $3 billion INS Arihant, was knocked...
Key Points and Summary – In a major policy shift, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has launched a new initiative to “unleash” U.S. drone capabilities,...
Key Points and Summary – The iconic Iowa-class battleships came closer to being nuclear-armed platforms than many realize. During the Cold War, the US...
Key Points and Summary on the Battlecarrier – The U.S. Navy once considered a radical and powerful warship concept: the “battlecarrier,” a hybrid of...
Key Points and Summary on B-1B Lancer Upgrades – The U.S. Air Force is significantly upgrading its aging B-1B Lancer fleet, transforming the venerable...