11. This third MPR has progressed the development of an annual reporting program focused on improved transparency and accountability for performance relating to budgeted cost, schedule and progress towards delivering the key capabilities of Defence Major Projects. The report builds on the data analysis introduced in the 2008-09 MPR, and provides a basis for greater longitudinal analysis of project performance in future years.
12. Overall, the program is well placed to incorporate a further six new projects in the 2010-11 MPR to bring the total number of Major Projects reported to 28.