The U.S. Army’s M10 Booker ‘Light Tank’ Mistake Still Stings

The U.S. Army’s M10 Booker ‘Light Tank’ Mistake Still Stings

Key Points and Summary – The U.S. Army abruptly canceled its M10 Booker light tank program in May 2025 due to excessive weight, rising costs, and maintenance woes, leaving a critical firepower gap for light infantry. The Booker was intended to be a rapidly deployable direct-fire support vehicle. With no immediate replacement announced, the Army is pivoting to other Next Generation Combat Vehicle programs like the XM30. The key lesson from this f…