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General Dynamics Land Systems: Ajax Vehicles

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 28 January 2026UIN 106077

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of closure of the General Dynamics Land Systems UK factory in Merthyr Tydfil following the completion of the 589 Ajax vehicles in 2027.

Answered by Luke Pollard

While the future of the Merthyr Tydfil factory is a matter for General Dynamics Land Systems UK, I have frequent engagement with representatives from General Dynamics, the Welsh Government and the local MPs regarding the Ajax platform.

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