By Defence Industry Europe
Photo: US Army.
On June 27, the United States Department of Defense announced that the US Army has signed a contract with General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for the low-rate initial production of M10 Booker vehicles.
According to a statement from the US Department of Defense, the contract is valued at USD 257.6 million.
The agreement is expected to be concluded by October 2025.
However, the US Army previously announced its plans for the first battalion of M10 Booker, consisting of 42 vehicles, to be delivered by the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2025. Additionally, the US Army intends to award GDLS a contract for the full-scale production of M10 Booker vehicles.
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