Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 117129
Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
Tabled: 2 March 2026
Answered: 11 March 2026
Question
Luke Akehurst
Labour — North Durham
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department expects to incur any cost of safety trials for Ajax vehicles.
Answer
Luke PollardAs with procurement of any military equipment, it is normal for the Department to pay for trials required to validate compliance with requirements. This includes safety aspects, which we take extremely seriously for Ajax, as with any other capability.