Item

Original Planned

Achieved/ Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanations/ Implications

HMAS Sydney

May 03

Apr 09

71

A three phased 'incremental' approach for Initial Operational Release and Operational Release has been agreed by the DMO and Navy as the most pragmatic means by which to bring the FFG class to full operational employment. Program complexity issues were addressed in preparation for Contractual Acceptance for HMA Ships Sydney, Darwin and Melbourne in November / December 2008.

HMAS Melbourne

Jan 04

Apr 09

63

HMAS Darwin

Jul 04

Apr 09

57

HMAS Newcastle

Jan 05

Aug 09

55

HMAS Newcastle achieved Provisional Acceptance in May 2009. It is intended that Initial Operational Release will be coincident with Sydney, Darwin and Melbourne at Initial Operational Release Phase 2.