The US Army says it's scrapping a new light assault vehicle that got 'too heavy'
Source: Business Insider
The US Army says it's scrapping a new light assault vehicle that got 'too heavy'
Rebecca Rommen
Fri, May 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM EDT 2 min read
• The US is canceling its M10 Booker program, citing design flaws and redundancies.
• The light assault vehicle was deemed too heavy for its intended use.
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he plans to shift the US's focus to advanced drone capabilities.
The US Army is canceling its M10 Booker light assault vehicle program as part of efforts to focus on advanced weaponry like drones.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed the move, calling the assault vehicle approved under the previous administration "a mistake" and citing issues with its 42-ton weight and design.
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