UK defence ministry spent £186mn more on Palantir than value of public contracts

The UK defence ministry has come under scrutiny for spending £186 million more on Palantir, the US software group, than the value of public contracts awarded to the company. Palantir has faced criticism due to its associations with Donald Trump’s administration and the US defence sector, raising questions about transparency and value for money. This overspending could have broader implications for UK-US defence relations and the scrutiny of tech partnerships in national security. For more details, check out the full article on Financial Times.