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 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...
Key Points and Summary – The current ceasefire between Israel and Iran is fragile and likely temporary, with both sides expressing deep mutual distrust....