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Ajax Vehicles: Noise

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 December 2025UIN 95908

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel have had a hearing assessment following operating within an Ajax or Ajax-platform vehicle.

Answered by Luke Pollard

All Ajax users follow routine audiometry protocols which includes an annual hearing test. This is required for users of all armoured vehicles.

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