BAE Proposes CV-90 as Alternative to Troubled £6bn Ajax Project
BAE Systems is in discussions with the UK government regarding the CV-90 as an alternative to the failing Ajax project. The Ajax program, awarded to General Dynamics, faces serious safety issues, including vibration-related health risks for soldiers.
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The UK Army is set to receive 589 Ajax vehicles, intended to be operational since 2017, but plagued by severe vibration issues and carbon monoxide poisoning risks. Following an investigation, the UK government plans to cautiously resume training on the Ajax.
BAE Systems, which lost the initial contract to General Dynamics, is offering the CV-90 as an alternative; this vehicle is already in use in Ukraine and has an order backlog exceeding 600 units. Talks are ongoing for additional contracts with Sweden, Norway, Finland, Lithuania, and Estonia.
The CV-90's design may mitigate some vibration problems, reducing them by up to 30%. The continued issues with Ajax raise concerns about the Army's armored capabilities.
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