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Britain's £6B armoured sickener Ajax cleared for duty despite injuring troops

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STIX ID: report--ebe0a8f8-709d-50f3-892d-9fe6f78c4b5a

Feed Name: The Register (Security)

Date Published: 2026-04-30

Date Updated: 2026-04-30

Author: Dan Robinson

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The article reports that the British Army's Ajax armored reconnaissance vehicles were returned to the manufacturer after crews reported illness; an Army Safety Investigation found no single cause, citing a combination of issues (incorrect track tension, loose engine-deck bolts, vibration, environmental and human factors) and an ongoing Independent Expert Panel Review. The piece emphasizes that the problem is mechanical/operational and not a cyber incident, with vehicles being reintroduced under strict controls despite earlier concerns.

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