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Ajax Vehicles: Reviews

Commons · Question 22854 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 7 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026 on The Armoured Cavalry Programme, HCWS237, when did the review by Jonathan Simcock commence and on what date is it scheduled to conclude.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 7 Sep 2026

Jonathan Simcock was appointed Lead Reviewer in May 2026 to undertake the review. Subject to ministerial consideration, the Ajax Simcock Review is expected to be published later this year following its presentation to MOD Ministers.