Britain's Ministry of Defence accused of wasting £174M on 'external advice'

The UK MoD’s Morpheus tactical radio program has faced major delays and a canceled General Dynamics contract, with about £174 million spent on external assistance and approximately £766 million total to date; Bowman radios will continue to be upgraded, with transition to Morpheus not expected until after 2031. Officials cited missed timelines for the EvO transition contract (worth ~£395 million), while broader concerns were raised about MoD procurement performance, paralleling issues such as the over-budget Ajax armored vehicle program.