UK Ministry of Defense Ajax armored combat vehiclesProblems experienced in the inventory during the last exercise, Excessive noise and vibration inside the vehicleIt triggered an even more serious security debate when 31 of its soldiers became ill due to two week stopdecision was taken. While the total value of the Ajax program is 5.5 billion pounds, the process is at a critical juncture due to security concerns.
Concerns about security, Minister of Security Preparedness and IndustryIt is closely associated with developments in the days following Luke Pollard’s previous statements. Pollard, reached the IOCHe stated that Ajax could now be used in operations; however Exercise Iron FistThe discomfort experienced by 31 soldiers who used the vehicles during the exercise due to noise and vibration led to the questioning of security assurances again. Some personnel left the vehicle after illness and uncontrolled shaking with vomitingSymptoms such as were recorded.
On the other hand, three soldiers from the Household Cavalry Regiment were killed due to similar problems. medical discharge processThe information that it entered deepened concerns about the reliability of the program. These events are long term securityand brought operational class targets back to the agenda.
Challenges and Goals from the Past
The security issues faced by Ajax are related to the delivery of vehicles planned to enter service in 2017 8 years delaycaused it to happen. More than 160 Ajax vehicles have been produced to date, but the Royal Army is expected to build them by 2030. A total of 589 Ajax, consisting of 6 variantsIt is aimed to receive the combat vehicle. This inventory target was planned with the long-term service life of the platform in mind; But recent disruptions require reevaluating these predictions.
