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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ajax Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's statement entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, published on 14 July 2026, what specific measures are being introduced to address the recommendations relating to vibration and noise, and what testing will be undertaken to demonstrate their effectiveness.

Answer

The safety of our Service personnel remains paramount. The Army Safety Investigation Team investigation and the Independent Expert Panel Review have both completed, and their findings indicate no single causal mechanism of the symptoms reported by soldiers but a combination of multiple factors. Both reports agreed that the platform is safe when operated and maintained within the correct parameters and that noise and vibration were both within legal limits.

Work is underway to align the findings of the Independent Expert Panel Review with the findings the Army Safety investigation Team report. Progress against recommendations is being actively tracked and managed within the programme, ensuring a controlled, transparent and evidence-led approach to delivery.

I will continue to keep the House informed about developments with Ajax, as I have done since Exercise Titan Storm via Written Ministerial Statement.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19381
Session
2026-27
Related items
The Armoured Cavalry Programme
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Noise Ajax vehicles
Link
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