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Fifth report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability
Defence Committee
HC 659
Published 14 March 2021
Government response
First Special Report: Obsolescent and outgunned: the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability: Government Response to the Committee’s Fifth Report of Session 2019–21 · published 21 May 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 54
We note that difficulties with the Ajax programme have again arisen in part as a...
Recommendation
We note that difficulties with the Ajax programme have again arisen in part as a consequence of the Army’s desire to develop a bespoke vehicle capability (albeit one based on an existing but modified ASCOD 2 hull), with a plethora …
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Government Response Summary
The government states that Ajax issues are being addressed and learning is informing improved approaches. However, it explicitly states there are no current plans for an Infantry Fighting Vehicle variant of AJAX and does not explain how the IFV role would be fulfilled if the Warrior programme does not proceed.
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17
Recommendation
Not Addressed
Para 65
We are alarmed by the revelation to this inquiry that a core aspect of the...
Recommendation
We are alarmed by the revelation to this inquiry that a core aspect of the plans set out in the 2015 SDSR will not be met. In its response to this Report the Ministry of Defence should provide a detailed …
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Government Response Summary
The government states that the 2015 SDSR ambitions faced challenges due to pressure on the modernisation program. It claims to have learned from this, fully resourcing the recent Integrated Review with £24 billion in additional funding, but does not provide the detailed explanation of specific shortfalls, their identification, or rectification timelines as requested.
Ministry of Defence
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