Ex-Soldier Speaks Out: The British Army’s £5bn Ajax Disaster

Billed as the future of the British Army, Ajax was withdrawn after years of delay and mounting harm. Now, the man who tested it tells his story.

#vehicles #military #tank

The British army’s new fleet of Ajax armoured vehicles was meant to be their new jewel in the crown: high tech machines for an army of the future. But after nearly a decade, and more than five billion pounds spent, the vehicles have been withdrawn after accusations they have caused life changing injuries to crews.

Today, we hear from the ex-soldier who was once the head of testing these vehicles, speaking about his experience for the first time.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times.