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 – 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...