MPs are raising concerns about the UK’s Ajax armoured vehicle programme, questioning whether the vehicle is fit for purpose amid ongoing reliability and maintenance issues. Reporting from the House of Commons focuses on the findings and concerns of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), with the PAC chairman describing the government’s approach to addressing problems as inadequate. The committee’s scrutiny includes the expectation that maintenance checks are carried out each time an Ajax vehicle is stopped, which the chairman characterises as unreasonable. Other reporting highlights that the issue is not only about whether faults are being addressed, but also about whether the maintenance requirements themselves are practical for day-to-day use. The concerns are presented in the context of Parliamentary oversight of public spending and project delivery, with MPs seeking reassurance about how the problems are being managed and what steps are being taken to improve reliability. The articles collectively frame the questioning as part of an official review process rather than a single new incident, focusing on whether the programme’s performance meets operational needs.