A former tank commander has initiated legal proceedings against the Ministry of Defence (MoD), seeking £500,000 in damages. Jonathan Bevan alleges he sustained “acoustic shock” injuries while testing the British Army’s Ajax armoured vehicles. This lawsuit highlights ongoing concerns surrounding the troubled £6.3 billion Ajax program, which has faced significant scrutiny over its development and deployment. The Ajax fleet, intended to modernize the Army’s reconnaissance capabilities, has been mired in controversy for years. Its entry into service was previously halted due to health concerns…
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