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 – Several historical military rifles, despite some innovative features, proved to be exceptionally poor sniper platforms. -France’s Lebel 1886 suffered from off-center...
Key Points – The Royal Navy’s HMS Queen Elizabeth, despite being an advanced aircraft carrier, continues to face significant operational challenges and reliability concerns....
Key Points – Despite frequent nuclear threats from Vladimir Putin since the Ukraine war began, including a November 2024 lowering of Russia’s nuclear use...