British MoD Pauses Troubled Ajax Programme Amid Fears of Long-Term Crew Harm
The British Army has temporarily grounded its Ajax armoured vehicles after 30 soldiers showed worrying symptoms during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The… 
The British Army has temporarily grounded its Ajax armoured vehicles after 30 soldiers showed worrying symptoms during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire. The decision follows noise and vibration issues that made these soldiers ill and has resulted in a two-week pause to allow for a thorough investigation. Luke Pollard, Minister of Defence Readiness and Industry, said the measure was taken “out of an abundance of caution,” emphasizing the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
During an exercise involving the Ajax vehicle—specifically Exercise Iron Fist—around 30 soldiers experienced symptoms related to noise and vibration, such as vomiting…
