AJAX enters UK service after £5.5B delays and safety issues

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GENERAL DYNAMICS – INTEGRATED LAND SYSTEMS FOR PROTECTION, MOBILITY AND FUTURE READINESS General Dynamics delivers advanced armored platforms engineered for high mobility, digital integration and survivability in modern defense environments. With modular architectures, hybrid power options and network-ready systems, platforms like the latest AJAX family and Abrams developments enhance protection, crew awareness and mission adaptability across evolving operational demands. For the latest technolo

An Ajax armoured fighting vehicle during recent high-speed trials along the test track in Bovington. Designed by General Dynamics, Ajax has been in development for over a decade, with the process being rather turbulent, to say the least. It is currently six years overdue from when it was first expected to enter service. Despite being based on the proven ASCOD chassis, Ajax has displayed a concerning list of problems, including extreme vibrations and noise that were hard on test crews and resulte