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Army Pauses Ajax Vehicles Amid Soldier Injury Investigations

12/9/2025

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Defence Minister Luke Pollard expressed disgust at injuries sustained by soldiers during Ajax exercise.
The Army paused Ajax armoured vehicles after 30 soldiers reported illnesses linked to noise and vibration.
Three investigations are underway into the incidents.
Shadow Conservative defence secretary James Cartlidge criticized false assurances about the vehicle's safety.
General Dynamics apologized for comments about the injured soldiers, a development not expected to reach full capacity for four years.

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Defence Minister Luke Pollard expressed disgust at injuries sustained by soldiers during Ajax exercise.
The Army paused Ajax armoured vehicles after 30 soldiers reported illnesses linked to noise and vibration.
Three investigations are underway into the incidents.
Shadow Conservative defence secretary James Cartlidge criticized false assurances about the vehicle's safety.
General Dynamics apologized for comments about the injured soldiers, a development not expected to reach full capacity for four years.