What Happened
Private Companies Shape Ministry Of Defence Spending Decisions
An investigation by Democracy for Sale has found that major UK defence contractors, including Palantir, BAE Systems, and QinetiQ, have been involved in rewriting the rules governing military procurement. The review, led by Palantir, proposed making it easier for the Ministry of Defence to buy commercial technology, including reducing approval requirements and allowing existing contracts to be expanded without fresh tenders. The Ministry of Defence has reported significant progress in implementing the proposals, which were made through the Defence Industrial Joint Council, a body established to give industry a greater say in government decisions on procurement. This was first reported by AOAV.org.uk.