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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 21 January 2026UIN 106067

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria must be met in order to achieve Full Operating Capability for Ajax.

Answered by Luke Pollard

Full Operating Capability will see the Armoured Cavalry and other Ajax users Trained, Sustainable and Ready for Deployment.

It would not be appropriate to release a complete list of criteria as to do so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability of our Armed Forces.

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