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Originally Posted by Raellus
I think the Booker cancelation was wise. Although not mentioned, survivability in a world where even Third World insurgents have ready access to militarized drones would have been a major issue with any light tank platform. It kinda seems like AFV's in general are not long for this new world.
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It was probably inevitable given current budget climate and mission constraints. The Booker was an odd duck, not truly light at 40 tons and the U.S. Army hasn't done much with tank-like "Tank Destroyers" in many years (The M901 ITV notwithstanding.)
The Stryker, Abrams and Bradley (now long past the legacy vehicles phase)-carry on.
On the plus side wonder if many posts will get them as museum pieces and/or Gate Guardians?