Defence lines of development

1.15  To turn this equipment into a useful military asset, the Department also measures eight components of capability, including personnel, training and logistic support. These components are known as defence lines of development. Figure 6 shows the status of the defence lines of development across the 15 post-main-gate projects.

1.16  During 2010-11, 82 out of 120 defence lines of development across the 15 projects were reported as 'Met/Forecast to be met'. A further 37 across 11 projects were reported as 'Forecast to be met with risk'. The Department remains confident that these will be met by the projects' in-service date, as plans are in place to manage the risks.

1.17  Only one defence line of development (Organisation) is reported as 'Not met/ Forecast not to be met'. This is on the Astute Class submarine programme and is because of the Department's annual budgeting plan decisions over the last three years to slow delivery of the seven boats. Therefore, the Department will not be able to consistently achieve the planned readiness of the boats over part of the next decade. Further details are provided in Part Three of this Report.