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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Chris EvansLabour (Co-op)Ministry of DefenceTabled Answered 9 June 2026UIN 5900

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a breakdown of the funding allocated to the Ajax programme between December 2025 and April 2026.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Ministry of Defence paid £97 million in line with contractual obligations for the Ajax programme between December 2025 and April 2026, to General Dynamics and other Suppliers. I am unable to publish details of the milestones and payment schedules as this may prejudice the Department's commercial interests.

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