British Army attempts to modernize its armored fighting capabilities have taken a new hit with reports that the General Dynamics UK-built Ajax reconnaissance vehicle has encountered significant design problems. British newspaper Daily Telegraph cited a leaked document outlining issues such as excessive vibration, which had required the Army to impose speed restrictions on the vehicle and limits on the time crews could operate them.
At one point the Army was forced to pause trials on the vehicle, said The Telegraph.
Media reports of vibration and other issues impacting the program first surfaced several weeks ago but the latest report has given more detail.
News of the problems with Ajax comes just weeks after the government axed a multibillion-dollar program with Lockheed Martin UK to upgrade Warrior infantry fighting vehicles.....MORE
