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UK Delivers Late Ajax Vehicles, Addresses Safety Concerns

11/6/2025

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The United Kingdom delivered the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles eight years late amid concerns about drone-dominated warfare.
Junior defence minister Luke Pollard acknowledged past delivery failures and called for quicker contracting processes.
Pollard said safety concerns, including excessive noise and vibration, were addressed.
The UK plans to maintain a diverse military capability, with full delivery of 589 Ajax vehicles by the end of the decade.

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The United Kingdom delivered the first 50 Ajax armored vehicles eight years late amid concerns about drone-dominated warfare.
Junior defence minister Luke Pollard acknowledged past delivery failures and called for quicker contracting processes.
Pollard said safety concerns, including excessive noise and vibration, were addressed.
The UK plans to maintain a diverse military capability, with full delivery of 589 Ajax vehicles by the end of the decade.