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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Mr Mark FrancoisConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 19 February 2026UIN 98371

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the latest estimated date is for achieving Full Operating Capability on Ajax.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Safety investigations and a Ministerial Review into the Armoured Cavalry Programme (commonly known as Ajax) remain ongoing. However, on current plans, Full Operating Capability for the Armoured Cavalry Programme is still expected to be achieved by the end of 2029.

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