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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Friday, 12 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 June 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 22 June 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 21 of the Fifth Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2026-27 on MoD follow-up Spring 2026, HC95, published on 7 June 2026, what is the projected cost of Ajax 2; and how much will be paid by (a) his Department and (b) General Dynamics Land Systems.

Answer

‘Ajax 2’ is not a separate programme, but shorthand for a package of ongoing and planned enhancements to the Ajax family of vehicles. As such, there is no single projected cost for ‘Ajax 2’.

The Ajax programme itself is a £6.3 billion programme to deliver 589 vehicles to the Army, and the approval remains unchanged for the agreed scope of 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
9411
Session
2026-27
Related items
Ajax Vehicles
Friday, 17 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Procurement Ajax vehicles
Link
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