Palantir CEO Alex Karp has challenged the effort, stating that the company's systems are too specialized to be rebuilt for $1B. While officials explore homegrown replacements, some have warned that switching Palantir's defense technology could be risky, leading the government to consider a temporary extension for the software group to ensure continuity.
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UK Seeks Homegrown Palantir Replacement for NHS and MoD
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The British government is considering the activation of a contractual break clause in March to allow it to exit its agreements with US software firm Palantir. Ministers have identified several UK technology firms as candidates to replace Palantir's Federated Data Platform in the National Health Service, a contract valued at £330M. A defense minister also told Parliament that the government is seeking alternatives for a £240.6M Ministry of Defence contract under a "buy British" directive from the Prime Minister.
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