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First look at British Army's new Ajax tank - equipped with superior weapons and armour

THE Army's newest tank is officially in service – eight years late after making troops deaf. The Ajax fighting vehicle is five times heavier and at least 50 times more expensive than the Scimitar recce vehicle it replaces. But troops insisted its game-changing advantage is gun sight that can spot and track enemy targets from more 5 miles away. It also has bigger main gun – a 40mm canon – that can fire on the move at fast moving targets, as well as better armour. The Anglo-French canon fires “telescopic rounds” that do not have shell cases like ordinary bullets which saves on weight and space. Army chief General Sir Roly Walker hailed it as the “world’s first truly digital armoured fighting vehicle”. One soldier boasted Ajax’s sensors “broke Salisbury plain,” the Army’s largest training area because it could spot targets so far in advance. Major James Faire, 35, who commands the Army’s first Ajax squadron in the Household Cavalry Regiment said there was “no comparison” between Ajax and the old Scimitar family of vehicles it replaces. But he said Top Brass were still understanding how best to use armoured vehicles in war zones like Ukraine that are “saturated with drones”. He said: “There will always be a place for armour on the battlefield and I would much rather be in an Ajax than a Scimitar.” At least two of Britain’s Challenger 2 tanks – which have the heaviest armour – have been hit and destroyed by Russian drones in Ukraine. The Army is set to buy 589 Ajax vehicles for £5.5bn – roughly £10m each. More than 165 have been delivered. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... 👑 For the latest Royal news, subscribe to The Sun's Royal Exclusive YouTube Channel:    / @royalexclusivethesun   Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook:   / thesun   Follow The Sun on TikTok:   / thesun   Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:   / 1633225139   #Ajax #defence #war #tank