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 – The USS Alabama (BB-60), a South Dakota-class fast battleship commissioned in 1942, played a significant role in World War II. -Initially...
Key Points: Shotguns remain among the best weapons for home defense due to their firepower and versatility. -Popular models include the military-proven semi-auto Benelli...
Key Points – The Northrop F-89 Scorpion, the US Air Force’s first jet-powered interceptor and the first combat aircraft armed with air-to-air nuclear weapons...
Ruger initially designed the Ruger American Pistol to compete for the Army’s Modular Handgun System contract. However, Ruger decided against entering the competition and...
Key Points – A Boeing proposal once envisioned modifying the B-1B “Bone” Lancer bomber into a B-1R (“Regional”) variant, effectively transforming it into a...
Key Points – The US-made M142 HIMARS rocket artillery system has proven to be a game-changing weapon for Ukraine since its 2022 deployment, devastating...