Fresh figures from Defence Science and Technology Laboratory show the MoD agency spent £430,000 on unused software licences under Labour. Under the “fruitless payments” section in the agency’s annual accounts for 2024-25, it explains:
“DSTL recorded fruitless payments this year totalling £430k, relating to duplicate and expiring software licence purchases.”
The agency’s role is “to maximise the impact of science and technology for the defence and security of the UK”. For £430,000, you could:
- Hire 16 new Army privates.
- Purchase 23,888 24-hour Army ration packs.
- Buy 6,142 defender combat boots.
The taxpayer may have a view on which should be prioritised. UK DOGE recommends costs are cut here…
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