"It is clear we did not have the full facts in the lead-up to decisions about the initial operating capability."
"I have been clear that we must back it or scrap it. The work is being done at the moment in order to put us in a position to make that decision."
Ajax, a tracked reconnaissance vehicle for Armoured Brigade Combat and Artillery Fire Support Teams, was declared initial operating capability last November but has since been linked to crew health symptoms consistent with noise and vibration effects during training. The declared IOC has been withdrawn and program responsibility moved to the National Armaments Director. Defence leadership states a clear choice to back or scrap Ajax, with a decision pending while work continues to resolve outstanding issues. Potential chassis flaws by contractor General Dynamics are cited, and cancelling would require restarting procurement amid schedule delays and MOD budget shortfalls.
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