The Ajax programme aims to deliver a fleet of tracked, all-terrain vehicles equipped with advanced weapons and sensors, providing a significant enhancement to the Army’s capabilities. The new Bovington centre is part of an infrastructure investment designed to ensure soldiers are effectively trained while reducing running costs and wear on live vehicles.
The facility includes a range of simulators, such as Full Motion Driver Trainers, Crew Turret Trainers, and Small Arms Drill Trainers, offering a safe and controlled training environment. Colonel John Godfrey, Commander of Bovington Garrison, described it as a “step change” in simulation training that will help operators, drivers, and commanders optimise the use of Ajax.
Chris Bowbrick, Senior Responsible Owner for the Ajax Programme, highlighted the facility’s importance to the overall success of the programme. “The delivery of this facility is a critical capability for the Army, enabling advanced synthetic training for Field Army units,” he stated.
The Bovington centre is part of a broader training infrastructure programme, with similar facilities already operational at Tidworth Garrison and Bulford Camp, and another planned for Warminster Garrison by 2025. This investment forms part of a £41 billion programme to modernise British Army equipment and support over the next decade.
The Ajax programme is expected to achieve Initial Operating Capability between July and December 2025, with the delivery of a deployable squadron capable of sustained operations for up to six months. The opening of the Bovington training facility marks a key milestone in preparing personnel for this next-generation platform.
Source: British Army.
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