ajax armoured fighting vehicle: tested, proven, safe

WHAT IS THE AJAX?

ajax armoured
fighting vehicle:
tested, proven, safe


Ajax mythbusters

WHAT IS THE AJAX?

Ajax mythbusters

Described AS an Apache AH64 on tracks by former CGS Gen. Patrick Sanders, Ajax is the world’s most advanced fully digitised Armoured Fighting Vehicle. It represents a step-change in operational effectiveness and is central to the British Army’s digital transformation.

Alongside engineering advances, cutting edge open electronic architecture enables continual enhancements to be applied to Ajax vehicles at pace to keep ahead of adversaries.

Highly lethal platform; armed with ‘sensor’ and ‘shooter’ capability making it an essential component of the modern battlefield.

With a top speed of over 70kph, Ajax has exceptional proven mobility across a diverse range of terrains and also offers soldiers comprehensive levels of protection and reliability.

AJAX ECONOMIC IMPACT

AJAX ECONOMIC IMPACT

The Ajax programme sustains 4,100 jobs across 230 UK based suppliers, including 680 highly skilled jobs in South Wales and contributes over £440M to UK GDP.

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AJAX COLLABORATION

AJAX COLLABORATION

The Ajax programme is built on transparent, joint collaboration between GDLS, Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), and the Army. Trials have been conducted jointly with independent witnesses where required.

Joint Acceptance Group (JAG)

collaboratively signs off each vehicle before it is entered into use

Over 170 vehicles

have been jointly tested and accepted by GDLS and the MoD to meet the highest standards of quality, safety and performance.

Over 1,200 Army trainers

have been trained by GDLS

AJAX ARMY TRIALS

AJAX ARMY TRIALS

the ajax platform has seen Extensive and thorough testing, with Over 42,000 km of instrumented trials and 30,000 live-fire rounds, far exceeding the typical 10,000 – 15,000 km benchmark seen on comparable NATO platforms.

Independent verification

Testing and analysis conducted with specialist acoustic and vibration experts, reviewed by independent authorities.

Comprehensive safety case

Ajax now has a clear and comprehensive safety case worldwide – covering crew ergonomics, vibration exposure, and acoustic protection – surpassing global standards for armoured vehicles.

TOTAL TESTING (ARMY & GDLS CREWS)

157K km+

with 42,000 km+ of fully instrumented testing

261

48-hour
battlefield-like missions

30k+

Rounds of CT40
ammunition fired