Summary
The UK government's £6.3 billion Ajax armoured vehicle project has been paused due to problems with noise and vibration that made some service members ill. Defence Minister Luke Pollard expressed frustration over not being fully informed about these issues earlier. The project, which is eight years behind schedule, aims to provide 589 vehicles for the British Army.
Key Facts
- The UK government's Ajax armoured vehicle project is worth £6.3 billion.
- The project was paused due to noise and vibration issues causing illness among service personnel.
- Defence Minister Luke Pollard was not fully informed about the issues initially.
- 35 service members became ill last year during training in 23 vehicles.
- The project was originally scheduled to start in 2019 but is now eight years late.
- 589 Ajax vehicles are planned for the British Army, costing over £5 billion.
- Trials on the Ajax vehicles are expected to resume soon for further evaluation.
