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British Army Addresses Safety Concerns in 6,000 Vehicles

12/3/2025

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The British Army is addressing safety issues with 6,000 MAN Logistic Support Vehicles after faults were discovered during a recent exercise.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told MPs that fleet readiness is maintained while repairs proceed, noting safety notices and rectification work are standard across military platforms.
Pollard will wait for preliminary findings before judging the operational readiness of Ajax armoured vehicles, as an investigation into them continues.

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The British Army is addressing safety issues with 6,000 MAN Logistic Support Vehicles after faults were discovered during a recent exercise.
Defence Minister Luke Pollard told MPs that fleet readiness is maintained while repairs proceed, noting safety notices and rectification work are standard across military platforms.
Pollard will wait for preliminary findings before judging the operational readiness of Ajax armoured vehicles, as an investigation into them continues.