When it comes to procuring light tanks, the US Army doesn't have a very good track record. The last truly modern light tank they actually put into service was the M551 Sheridan, and even that was plagued with issues initially. The XM8 / M8 Armored Gun System was supposed to replace it but was canceled as it was nearing completion. With the Mobile Protected Firepower program or MPF, the Army aims to finally put a stop to their streak of failures. The MPF is not designed to directly replace the retiring M1128 Stryker MGS. Instead, MPFs will be integrated directly into the Army's Infantry Brigade Combat Teams (IBCT). Two companies have submitted bids for the program. BAE submitted an updated version of the M8 AGS, while General Dynamics submitted a new vehicle based on the Ajax hull.

Sources:
GAO-20-579 - Next Generation Combat Vehicles
Mobility, Shock, and Firepower for Light Armor-Infantry Operations by CPT S. Scott Diddams
Weapon Systems Handbook 2020-2021
ARMOR - Spring 2020
Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Mobility, Reconnaissance, and Firepower Programs - Congressional Research Service
"Two Light Tank Prototypes Battle for the Future of Army Firepower" - Popular Mechanics
"US Army eliminates BAE Systems from ‘light tank' competition" by Ashley Roque of Jane's Information Group
Tank Ammunition - United States Army Acquisition Support Center
Mobile Protected Firepower: An Opportunity - Association of the United States Army

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