Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 96354
Ajax Vehicles: Hearing Impairment
Tabled: 2 December 2025
Answered: 17 December 2025
Named DayQuestion
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel are undergoing treatment for hearing loss following operating within an Ajax or Ajax-platform vehicle.
Answer
Luke PollardOn 22 November 2025, during a routine training exercise, around 30 soldiers operating in Ajax reported being affected by noise and vibration exposure. Out of an abundance of caution, and in line with our safety protocols, the exercise was halted within 30...
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