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MPs Demand Clarity on Ajax Vehicle Project Amid Soldier Illnesses

1/14/2026

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Labour MP Gerald Jones urged the UK government to provide clarity on the paused Ajax armoured vehicles project, produced by General Dynamics in Merthyr Tydfil and employing around 700 people.
Thirty soldiers reported illnesses linked to noise and vibration during training, prompting concerns about the programme's impact on personnel and operations.
Other MPs called for swift investigations to reassure the workforce and protect export opportunities.

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Labour MP Gerald Jones urged the UK government to provide clarity on the paused Ajax armoured vehicles project, produced by General Dynamics in Merthyr Tydfil and employing around 700 people.
Thirty soldiers reported illnesses linked to noise and vibration during training, prompting concerns about the programme's impact on personnel and operations.
Other MPs called for swift investigations to reassure the workforce and protect export opportunities.