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Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

Ministry of Defence written question – answered at on 19 February 2026.

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Photo of Mark Francois Mark Francois Shadow Minister (Defence)

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the latest estimated date is for achieving Full Operating Capability on Ajax.

Photo of Luke Pollard Luke Pollard The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence

Safety investigations and a Ministerial Review into the Armoured Cavalry Programme (commonly known as Ajax) remain ongoing. However, on current plans, Full Operating Capability for the Armoured Cavalry Programme is still expected to be achieved by the end of 2029.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 19 February 2026, cW)

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