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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 4 March 2026UIN 115740

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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether DEFCON 514 is applicable to the contract between his Department and General Dynamics UK for the supply of Ajax-family vehicles.

Answered by Luke Pollard

DEFCON 514 is not applicable to the Ajax contract with General Dynamics UK, however similar provisions are included.

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