A mechanical fault has led the UK Ministry of Defence to temporarily ground its fleet of 6,000 MAN Support Vehicles, critical trucks used across all three services for operations and logistics.
A spokesperson confirmed to Joint Forces News that the decision follows advice from the Defence Safety Authority, citing propshaft failures caused by incorrect installation rather than design flaws.
While not every vehicle is affected, replacement parts will be fitted across the fleet as a precaution. Some trucks may continue operating under strict safety checks and risk assessments, including for deployed operations.
The MoD emphasized there is no impact on the UK’s ability to meet operational commitments worldwide.
Member of Parliament Ben Obese-Jecty told The Times that the situation “illustrates how badly the army is in need of investment, not cuts.”
Multiple safety and mechanical concerns have led the military to temporarily pause operations of several key vehicles. Most recently, the Ajax armored fighting vehicle was suspended after soldiers reported noise- and vibration-related health issues during training exercises.
MAN Support Vehicle
MAN military support vehicles perform a wide range of tasks, from moving troops and supplies to supporting engineering and logistics units.
They are designed to operate in challenging terrain and offer modular configurations for cargo transport, troop movement, recovery operations, and mobile command posts.
MAN vehicles have been deployed by UK forces and allied militaries in Afghanistan, Iraq, the Baltics during NATO exercises, and in domestic training operations across the UK.
