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Army pauses use of Ajax armoured fighting vehicles after dozens of soldiers fall ill
The Ministry of Defence halted Ajax training after 30 soldiers showed symptoms linked to noise and vibration exposure during exercises, with most now cleared but some still under care.
- The Army immediately stopped the exercise after some 30 soldiers reported noise and vibration symptoms, and the Ministry of Defence paused Ajax training for two weeks.
- Earlier this month, Ajax was declared initial operating capability despite being intended for service in 2017, and longstanding reports show delays linked to noise and vibration injuries, according to senior MoD officials and internal reviews.
- Medical checks showed some soldiers vomiting or shaking violently, with a vast majority cleared for duty while a small number continue to receive expert medical care.
- The MoD announced a safety investigation and said a small amount of vehicle testing will continue as `The safety of our personnel is our top priority`, the MoD spokesperson said.
- Looking ahead, the scale of the programme means more than 160 Ajax vehicles have been built out of 589, with past health and safety review findings revealing over 300 soldiers were tested and 17 remain under care.
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The British Army has temporarily suspended the use of its new, expensive Ajax armored vehicles after 31 soldiers experienced health problems during an exercise, according to The Times. The vehicles cost approximately £10 million (approximately €11.3 million) each.
·Amersfoort, Netherlands
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