Summary
The UK government has stopped testing its new Ajax armored vehicles after a soldier became ill from vibrations during trials. Multiple investigations are underway following similar incidents affecting soldiers in earlier exercises.
Key Facts
- The UK paused testing of Ajax vehicles after a soldier got sick from vibrations.
- About 30 soldiers fell ill from noise and vibration during past training.
- The government suspended 23 vehicles earlier due to these issues.
- New findings on these vehicles will be released early next year.
- A defence minister stated the latest incident did not require hospital care.
- The Ajax vehicles are made by General Dynamics and were planned to be ready by 2017.
- The program costs £6.3 billion and has faced many delays and problems.
