Yes, I must say that I'm almost as astonished as Mr S.Start at this surprising revelation.
A UK military programme project managed by BAE Systems failing to meet its deadlines and cost limits seems most unusual, and really is newsworthy.
Perhaps it's been over-shadowed by the shock news that Ian Duncan Smith has again failed to overtake Tony Bliar in the opinion polls?
Or perhaps other Pruners have alternative explanations as to why this isn't front page news?