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British Army Halts Ajax Vehicles After Soldiers' Health Scare

11/26/2025

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The British Army halted the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle after 31 soldiers from the Household Cavalry and the Royal Lancers reported health issues.
Symptoms included vomiting and shaking after a 10–15 hour exercise on Salisbury Plain.
The incident followed Defence Minister Luke Pollard's declaration that the Ajax vehicles were safe for operations.
In response to noise-related problems, soldiers will wear dual-layer headsets.
The Ajax vehicles were transported back to camp.

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The British Army halted the Ajax armoured fighting vehicle after 31 soldiers from the Household Cavalry and the Royal Lancers reported health issues.
Symptoms included vomiting and shaking after a 10–15 hour exercise on Salisbury Plain.
The incident followed Defence Minister Luke Pollard's declaration that the Ajax vehicles were safe for operations.
In response to noise-related problems, soldiers will wear dual-layer headsets.
The Ajax vehicles were transported back to camp.