AJAX
Ajax is the next generation of Armoured Fighting Vehicles. Its fully integrated digital sensor suite and weapon systems enable soldiers to ‘See First, Decide First, Act First’ on the modern battlefield.
These advanced capabilities plus best-in-class protection, survivability and mobility, mean the Ajax Family of Vehicles deliver the advantage needed to win.
AJAX INTRODUCTION
Ajax represents a step-change in operational effectiveness and is central to the British Army’s digital transformation.
Providing best-in-class protection and survivability, reliability and mobility, and all-weather Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR), the Ajax Family of Vehicles enable sustained, expeditionary, full-spectrum and network-enabled operations with a reduced logistics footprint.
General Dynamics Land Systems is delivering 589 AJAX vehicles across six variants to the British Army, sustaining over 700 highly skilled jobs in South Wales and creating thousands of jobs at UK-based companies
AJAX COLLABORATION
The Ajax programme is built on transparent, joint collaboration between General Dynamics Land Systems, the National Armaments Directive (NAD) and the British Army.
The Ajax platform has seen extensive and thorough testing, with over 150,000 km of trials and 30,000 live-fire rounds, far exceeding the typical 10,000–15,000 km benchmark seen on comparable NATO platforms.
LETHALITY
AJAX delivers decisive firepower against current and future threats. Its 40mm Cased Telescoped Cannon, advanced targeting systems and hunter-killer capability enable accurate, lethal engagement on the move.
SURVIVABILITY
Ajax provides best-in-class protection for crews operating in the most demanding environments. Its modular armour, integrated blast protection and defensive systems are designed to defeat a wide range of kinetic, explosive and asymmetric threats.
MOBILITY
Ajax combines powerful performance with exceptional cross-country mobility. Its 800 bhp engine, advanced transmission and tracked platform deliver the endurance, agility and reliability needed for sustained operations across diverse terrain.
MISSION
Ajax is a born-digital platform designed for network-enabled warfare. Its advanced ISTAR capability, sensor fusion and real-time data sharing provides the situational awareness and information advantage needed to ‘See First, Decide First, Act First’.
AJAX FAMILY OF VEHICLES
AJAX
Reconnaissance / Strike
ARES
Armoured Personnel Carrier
ATHENA
Command and Control
APOLLO
Repair
ATLAS
ARGUS
Engineering Reconnaissance