Pentagon's billion-dollar programs falter: New challenges emerge
Story by ŁMI • 19h •
The strongest army in the world could look completely different today. For years, the Pentagon has abandoned many weapons developed at the cost of billions of dollars and has concluded several ambitious armament programs. What equipment have the American armed forces given up?
After almost 30 years, vehicles commonly referred to as light tanks, essentially serving as fire support vehicles, are returning to the United States Army. The first M10 Booker units are already participating in tests in active units, and the target production of this equipment is expected to exceed 500 units.
For the past three decades, the Pentagon, though recognizing the need for this class of equipment, despite attempts, could not replace the M551 Sheridan light tanks withdrawn in 1996.
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