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 US Navy’s F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program faces a potential three-year delay as the Pentagon, under the Trump administration, reportedly seeks...
Key Points – Russia employs a diverse and expanding array of drone platforms in its war against Ukraine, significantly impacting battlefield dynamics. -These range...
Key Points – The US Navy’s Virginia-class Block VI attack submarines represent a significant leap in undersea warfare capability, designed to maintain American dominance....
Key Points – Russia launched the “Perm,” its newest Yasen-M class nuclear-powered attack submarine, on March 27, 2025, marking it as the first Russian...
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...