This Tank Worked Perfectly and the Army Killed It Anyway

The M10 Booker seemed like a procurement success. After decades without a light tank replacement, the Army developed exactly what it requested: a 105mm-cannon-armed vehicle to support infantry. Soldiers approved, production began. Then in 2025, leadership abruptly cancelled it, citing changed battlefield priorities after Ukraine demonstrated drone warfare's logistical impact. Got a beard? Good. I've got something for you: http://beardblaze.com Simon's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SimonWhistler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simonwhistler/ Love content? Check out Simon's other YouTube Channels: Warfronts: https://www.youtube.com/@warographics643 SideProjects: https://www.youtube.com/@Sideprojects Into The Shadows: https://www.youtube.com/@IntotheShadows Today I Found Out: https://www.youtube.com/@TodayIFoundOut Highlight History: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnb-VTwBHEV3gtiB9di9DZQ Brain Blaze: https://www.youtube.com/@brainblaze6526 Casual Criminalist: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCasualCriminalist Decoding the Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/@decodingtheunknown2373 Places: https://www.youtube.com/@Places302 Celestium: https://www.youtube.com/@astrographics-ve4yq HomeFronts: https://www.youtube.com/@homefronts