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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 June 2026UIN 9865

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the difference is between Ajax 2 and Capability Drop 4 of the Armoured Cavalry Programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

AJAX 2 is not a separate programme but shorthand for a package of ongoing and planned improvements to the existing AJAX platform. Capability Drop 4 is the final build standard contracted to General Dynamics Land Systems under the existing Armoured Cavalry Programme. Enhancements to address soldier experience and additional requirements continue to be assessed and informed by trial feedback.

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