Item

Original Planned

Achieved /Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanation / Implications

Initial Materiel Release (IMR)

N/A

Jun 11

N/A

Initial Operational Capability (IOC)

Mar 08

Jul 11

40

Variance is directly linked to: the Government decision to investigate phased array radar technologies in lieu of the requirement for the VSRAD system; and, a realisation of technical risks in Phase 2B which required re-engineering effort to redesign the integration of the phased array radar into the ANZAC platform. The additional delay to July 2011 is due to anticipated Navy considerations.

Final Materiel Release (FMR)

Jul 17

Jul 17

0

Newly added DMO milestone as part of update to master acquisition agreement between Defence and DMO. Note: this milestone is subject to variation dependant on approval of ships 2-8 by Government.

Final Operational Capability (FOC)

Dec 11

Dec 17

72

Variance is a result of the ASMD Project Management Stakeholder Group agreeing to link the completion date of this Phase of the Project with that of Phase 2B. Note: this milestone is subject to variation dependant on approval of ships 2-8 by Government.