This has been a Project of Concern since June 2008.

Cost Performance

The Project is currently working within its approved budget for delivery of the lead ship; determination of any real cost increase required to complete all eight ships will be advised to Government on successful completion of lead ship sea testing after July 2011.

Schedule Performance

Based on the revised acquisition strategy approved by Government in July 2009, the systems being delivered in Phase 2B are currently on schedule. The overall variance from the original Second Pass (eight ship) Government approval of the Project in September 2005 is 19 months

Materiel Capability Performance

Between October 2010 - June 2011, harbour and sea acceptance testing was successfully carried out in the lead ship HMAS Perth. Based on this successful testing, it is anticipated that the Chief of Navy will formally accept the ASMD upgrade capability delivered to HMAS Perth and its associated support systems in July/August 2011.