Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 104283

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Tabled: 8 January 2026

Answered: 14 January 2026

Named Day

Question

Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5th January 2026, to question 100522 on General Dynamics, when was a) he or b) the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, informed, formally or informally that all criteria for Aja

Answer

Luke Pollard

As previously confirmed, prior to Initial Operating Capability being announced on 5 November 2025, assurances and advice were provided to Ministers regarding the safety of the platform and confirming all criteria had been met.