The U.S. Army has officially terminated the M10 Booker program, a $1.14 billion initiative intended to deliver a lightweight, agile vehicle for infantry units. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll revealed that the Booker, weighing 38 tons, failed to meet its design purpose as it cannot be airdropped, contradicting its intended role as a “light tank” capable of rapid deployment to challenging terrains.
Critics, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren, raised alarms about the vehicle’s restrictive maintenance contract, which limited soldiers’ ability to perform necessary repairs. This decision to cancel the Booker marks a significant shift in military procurement strategies under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s direction, placing accountability on the Army for design miscalculations and prioritizing soldiers’ operational readiness over contractor profits.
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