Cost Performance

This phase of the ASMD Project is currently progressing within the approved budget and the capability is anticipated to be delivered within the approved budget.

Schedule Performance

The systems being provided under Phase 2A are being delivered to schedule. Overall though, due to the linking of Phase 2A with Phase 2B and the Government approving a change of acquisition strategy for Phase 2B in August 2009, there is a 38 month variance to the original delivery of the capability. During 2010-11, schedule has continued to be maintained, with installation and acceptance sea-testing of all systems being successfully conducted.

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.