US EditionUK Defense Grapples with Ajax Troubles and Typhoon Questions
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Ajax programme official removed from UK defence ministry after failing to disclose key information - Defence Industry Europe
According to Pollard, the investigation concluded that the official did not inform senior leadership about all identified problems related to excessive noise and vibration. This omission allowed the Ajax fleet to be declared at initial operating capability in autumn last year, despite unresolved safety concerns. During a two-week period of the Titan Storm exercise, 35 soldiers reported symptoms linked to noise and vibration exposure while using …
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BizTocFuture of UK's multibillion Ajax armored vehicle program looks shaky
Noise and vibration keeps sending soldiers to the medics The future of the British Army's troublesome Ajax armored vehicle program has again been called into question after the official in charge was removed and use of Ajax halted over its effects on personnel. . . .
Awarded to the British subsidiary of General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS UK) for €4.5 billion in 2014, the Scout SV program was intended to allow the British Army to replace its CVR[T] armored vehicle with the Ajax infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) starting in 2017. However, the development of the Ajax has been plagued by delays. Indeed,... This article, "The British Ministry of Defence has dismissed the head of the Ajax armored vehicle program," …
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