In-year capability performance

2.69 Figure 14 highlights that there are seven Major Projects experiencing challenges in delivering elements of their system's planned capability. These projects are:

•  Wedgetail-the performance of the phased array radar, which is central to the surveillance capability, will not meet the specification at final delivery. A radar remediation program is providing the basis for further work on improving the system's performance. Other current technical challenges involve the development of the electronic support measures, electronic warfare self-protection and ground support systems.

•  MRH90 Helicopters-a number of aircraft systems issues are impacting on achieving the required level of aircrew training.

•  Super Hornet-some elements of capability are currently in the developmental test and evaluation process and will be delivered after the FMR date.

•  Joint Strike Fighter-a Technical Baseline Review conducted on the US JSF Program has resulted in the extension of the development and operational test schedules. Potential changes to software scope, development and release could threaten its ability to meet Australia's requirements.

•  ARH Tiger Helicopters-the delivery of long lead repairable items and support and test equipment is currently forecast to occur after the FMR date.

•  Air to Air Refuel-there is a risk that the project will not provide all materiel capability required due to the acceptance of aircraft in an initial configuration. There is also a risk that the Aerial Refuelling Boom System's non-conformances and improvements will not be remediated.

•  155mm Howitzer-the Course Correcting Fuze capability will provide Army with improved ammunition precision to minimise collateral damage, avoid incidents of friendly fire and increase lethality against high value targets. However, the capability is currently not available for sale through the FMS procurement process.

Figure 14
Projects' measures of materiel capability performance-The DMO level of confidence in their delivery as at June 2011 (percentages: Green, Amber and Red)