Thousands of British workers deliver world-class armoured fighting vehicle to the British Army

Ajax supports a UK-wide supply chain of more than 230 companies and over 4,100 jobs.

Built in Merthyr Tydfil in Wales, it is another demonstration of defence as an engine for economic growth.

First new armoured fighting vehicle to enter service with the British Army in nearly 30 years.

Thousands of skilled workers across the UK have helped equip British soldiers with the world’s most advanced medium weight armoured fighting vehicle.

Ajax has declared Initial Operating Capability (IOC), a key delivery milestone that means it can now deploy a squadron on operations.

A collaborative endeavour between the Army, DE&S and General Dynamics, the six variants of Ajax are built in Merthyr Tydfil while also supporting a UK-wide supply chain of more than 230 companies and over 4,100 jobs. 

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