Identified Risks (risk identified by standard project risk management processes)

Description

Remedial Action

Phase 1

There is a possibility that the new training facility for the Aircrew Training Devices will be later than needed delaying installation, acceptance and certification of the Aircrew Training Devices.

This risk has been retired with installation, acceptance  and  certification for the two tactical operational flight trainers in July and December 2010 respectively and for the two low cost trainers in July 2010.

There is a possibility that IOC will not be achieved in December 2010 due to delayed weapons integration for two weapons types (CLASSIFIED), avionics systems deficiencies (CLASSIFIED), and existing facilities OH&S deficiencies.

This risk has been retired with IOC declared in December 2010.

Phase 2

There is a chance that delivery of JSOW C-1 is delayed.

JSOW C has been delivered and tested which provides a JSOW capability until delivery of JSOW C-1 is completed. JSOW C-1 production schedule is being closely monitored to identify any potential delays.

There is a chance that US Navy/Raytheon have insufficient Telemetry Instrumentation Kits (TIK) to support Raise Train Sustain firings of JSOW C/C-1.

Options are:

a)  Reduce requirement for in-service firings;

b)  Investigate use of alternative   test variant and/or alternative range safety approach.

There is a chance that there are software integration issues with JSOW-C1 on Super Hornet.

The project office seeks regular updates on US Navy program in order to identify and address this risk before it materialises.

Emergent Risks (risk not previously identified but has emerged during 2010-11)

Description

Remedial Action

Phase 1

There is a strategic risk that the FOC date of December 2012 may not be achieved.

There is currently one specific risk that puts this date at risk: The delayed delivery of the Integrated Defensive Electronic Counter Measures system software CY10, which will affect the ability to operate the ALE-55 Fibre - Optic Towed Decoy. If realised this risk will see software deliveries after the planned FOC date and result in a delay to reaching the intended capability upgrade milestones. This issue will not affect the current operational use of the aircraft.

This risk is now considered a low risk with ongoing US Navy management.

The Australian Super Hornet (ASH) has been procured on the basis of achieving a common aircraft configuration to the US Navy Super Hornet. The considerable linkage of the ASH to the US Navy requires that software deliveries are in-line with the US Navy schedule. The project is attempting to reduce the time-lag between the US Navy to RAAF deliveries and pushing to ensure that software delays are minimised wherever practicable. Any delays will impact capability upgrades, but will not impact flight operations.

Phase 2

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