Ajax trial paused after soldier falls ill in another vehicle
Published: 12/18/2025

Testing of Ajax armoured vehicles halted as another soldier falls ill during trials, prompting government to pause all trials. Investigations ongoing as 30 soldiers reported ill from noise and vibration during training exercise, with 23 vehicles suspended for inspection. Defence minister Luke Pollard confirms soldier fell ill during safety trials, awaiting details from inspections to be released in the New Year.



