Ajax Fighting Vehicle Trials Paused As 'Precautionary Measure'
The Ministry of Defence has stated that training on the Ajax variants has since recommenced.
The Ministry of Defence has stated that training on the Ajax variants has since recommenced.
Take a closer look at the Boxer – the British military's mechanised infantry vehicle (MIV).
The next-generation armoured fighting vehicle is due to be delivered in 2022 and be ready for service the following year.
The Government has laid out the schedule for the vehicle's intended upgrades over the coming decade.
The upgraded vehicle boasts a range of improved features including a new turret, improved engine and 120mm smoothbore gun.
A total of 148 Challenger 2 tanks will be upgraded to Challenger 3s, with the remaining vehicles to be retired.
The upgraded vehicle will be fully digitised, including a new turret, improved engine and 120mm smoothbore gun.
The fate of the service's land vehicles and tanks has been decided, including the Ajax, Boxer, Challenger 2 and Warrior.
A Huddersfield-based firm will provide crucial mechanical aspects to the Army's vehicle programme.
The vehicle could operate in the vanguard of the British Army's future Heavy Brigade and Deep Recce Strike Combat Teams.
We spoke to a land warfare expert to discuss why the service has decided to cancel long-planned upgrades and retire the vehicle.
The special newly-designed plate is being tested on a Toyota HiLux, similar to the vehicles used by Special Forces.
The German military has been demonstrating the Puma's capabilities, during a live firing exercise on a British range for the first time.
The Leopard 2 is Germany's main battle tank and is widely regarded as the best of its kind in the world.
The Defence Committee has described the capability as "deplorable".
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