Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement on the Ajax Investigation (HCWS1212), published on 18th December 2025, what are the 45 points of inspection each Ajax vehicle has undergone.
Answered by Luke Pollard
The 45-point check is a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle for serviceability, functionality and condition of systems and components. It focuses on a number of areas:
· Vehicle usage data.
· Track and running gear, including track tension.
· Driver and Crew compartments, including seats and controls.
· Vehicle superstructure, including armour, engine decks and Powerpack.
· Collective Protection and Environmental Control System.
· Communication and Information Systems.
· Noise and Vibration Harshness modifications.
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