The U.S. Army has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) a $322.7 million contract for continued low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a new assault vehicle for the Army’s Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCTs). As part of low-rate initial production, multiple Booker Combat Vehicles have been delivered to the Army to support government testing and logistics efforts. It has been designed from the start for capability upgrades, based on future operational needs. Work on the contract will be performed in Sterling Heights, Mich.; Anniston, Ala.; Lima, Ohio, Tallahassee, Fla., and Scranton, Pa., with an estimated completion date of Oct. 20, 2026.
The M10 Booker is an armored fighting vehicle under development by General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for the United States Army, developed from the GDLS Griffin II armored fighting vehicle as the winner of its Mobile Protected Firepower program in June 2022. The M10 Booker moves rapidly in a variety of terrain conditions to engage and destroy enemy combatants, allowing freedom of movement and enhanced survivability on the battlefield. The Booker employs a four-person crew and features an enhanced thermal viewer, a large-caliber cannon, a lightweight hull and turret, and a modern diesel engine, transmission and suspension system.
“The M10 Booker provides IBCTs with a safe and effective platform to complete their mission – one that may include bunkers, machine guns or armored vehicles,” said Gordon Stein, General Dynamics Land Systems vice president and general manager for U.S. operations. “We are honored to continue to manufacture the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle.”
Land Systems is a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company’s extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies. General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $42.3 billion in revenue in 2023.
