The U.S. Department of Defense announced on April 17, 2024, that the first production model of the M10 Booker Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) combat vehicle has been delivered to the U.S. Army. Designed as a light tank, the M10 Booker combines the firepower and mobility typical of a Main Battle Tank (MBT), yet it weighs only 35 tons—significantly lighter compared to the 63-ton Abrams M1A2 MBT. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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The M10 Booker is the new fire support vehicle for the U.S. Army airborne troops. (Picture source U.S. DoD)
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