The project has not experienced any major issues likely to affect the delivery dates of the LHDs. Challenges being managed include control of commercially sensitive Intellectual Property that remains an ongoing management issue for all parties as well as the integration of the Australian elements, such as the combat system and internal/external communications systems, which has proved to be more complex than initially thought.
The potential for regulatory and/or requirements changes is a matter that needs to be kept under strict change management control to avoid adverse impacts on the project performance, cost, and schedule outcomes.