The article is a bit thin on detail as per usual. Ok it makes reference to the FATS system but nothing else other than broad claims that spending on external help has increased. The quoted cost of $4000 (sorry lost my pound sign) per day is actually pretty standard - I have seen higher in other industries. I'm sorry but I'm putting this one down to more MOD bashing from the Mail. At least there was no mention of erroneous aerobatic manoeuvres to get the twitchers excited.
