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Ajax Vehicle Safety Under Scrutiny After Hearing Loss Claims

12/12/2025

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Rob Page, a former lieutenant colonel, says the Ajax armoured vehicle caused significant hearing loss from excessive noise and vibrations during trials from 2019 to 2021.
Despite the alarms, a defense minister deemed the vehicle safe weeks before further incidents occurred.
General Dynamics UK says extensive testing has confirmed the Ajax's safety.
The Army has paused Ajax usage for investigation to protect soldier safety and address procurement concerns.

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Rob Page, a former lieutenant colonel, says the Ajax armoured vehicle caused significant hearing loss from excessive noise and vibrations during trials from 2019 to 2021.
Despite the alarms, a defense minister deemed the vehicle safe weeks before further incidents occurred.
General Dynamics UK says extensive testing has confirmed the Ajax's safety.
The Army has paused Ajax usage for investigation to protect soldier safety and address procurement concerns.