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<p>The two Strike Brigades will provide a rapidly deployable agile force, with enhanced
range, speed, protection and firepower, significantly enhancing the UK's ability to
respond to international crises.</p><p>As previously announced on 3 September 2014
by My right hon. Friend the Defence Secretary (Michael Fallon) (Official Report, column
19WS) a contract has been awarded to deliver 589 Ajax vehicles. Detailed allocation
plans have yet to be finalised. Fielding of Strike Brigades will start from 2018,
delivering an initial operating capability in 2021 and moving towards Full Operating
Capability from 2025.</p>
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