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British Army Grounds 6,000 Lorries, Halting Key Exercises

11/29/2025

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The British Army has grounded 6,000 lorries due to bolt safety issues, hindering resupply.
An exercise on Salisbury Plain was disrupted after soldiers reported severe reactions to the Ajax vehicles, which cause excessive noise and vibration.
The entire fleet of MAN support vehicles, used to transport supplies, was inoperable due to safety concerns.
As a result, officers canceled the Titan Storm exercise, leaving soldiers stranded without necessary equipment.

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Story summary

The British Army has grounded 6,000 lorries due to bolt safety issues, hindering resupply.
An exercise on Salisbury Plain was disrupted after soldiers reported severe reactions to the Ajax vehicles, which cause excessive noise and vibration.
The entire fleet of MAN support vehicles, used to transport supplies, was inoperable due to safety concerns.
As a result, officers canceled the Titan Storm exercise, leaving soldiers stranded without necessary equipment.