# UK MoD continues work with Palantir in new deal worth £240 million.

*genai · news · 2026-01-29 · TechRadar*

## Key points

- Palantir secured a new £240.6 million, three-year contract with the UK MoD for data analytics.
- The contract was awarded without a procurement competition using a defense and security exemption.
- Five ex-MoD officials, including former policy director Barnaby Kistruck, joined Palantir in 2025.
- The MoD has placed specific restrictions on Kistruck's post-employment activities at Palantir.

**Companies:** Palantir
**Countries:** UK, US

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