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: Russia maintains the world’s most extensive nuclear weapons inventory, estimated at 5,580 warheads, with around 1,710 deployed. A significant portion...
Key Points – The Soviet K-278 Komsomolets (Mike-class), the world’s first submarine with a full titanium hull allowing for exceptional depth and speed, tragically...
Key Points – The USS America (CV-66), a Kitty Hawk-class aircraft carrier commissioned in 1965, had a distinguished 30-year career, serving in Vietnam, off...
Key Points – Algeria is set to become the first international customer for Russia’s Su-57E “Felon” fifth-generation stealth fighter, with six aircraft expected for...