| Description | Remedial Action |
Phase 2.3 | The development and service release of Australian Unique Software Load 7 (Austblock 7) has caused a delay to the achievement of the IOC milestone. | Austblock 7 flight testing has commenced. Senior management intervention has been initiated to minimise the delay. |
The contracted production rate of aircraft modifications will not meet the FOC milestone. | The production contract contains mechanisms to improve the production delivery schedule. HUG Ph2 Project Office is working with the Contractor to identify options to recover the schedule. | |
The HACTS will not be upgraded to support the Phase 2.3 configuration to meet the FOC milestone. | The Project Office will negotiate with Air Combat Group (ACG) stakeholders on potential levels of simulation or alternate training options that could be provided pending HACTS modification. | |
Final delivery of Weapon Station 6 adaptors for the Electronics Counter Measures Jammer Pod will not meet the FOC milestone. | Schedule recovery is not possible for the current FOC milestone date. | |
There is a potential issue with the design of the Pylon Modification Kit (modification to fit Supplementary Countermeasures Dispensing System) where the Original Equipment Manufacturer SAAB has identified the need to recertify the design due to design assumption concerns | The HUG Ph2 Project Office is working with SAAB to identify a partial interim solution to meet the capability requirements of the Air Force. A long-term solution may require modification to the existing design. If a design modification is required, it will be subject to independent assessment. | |
The HACTS is unable to host the latest version of the Australian unique aircraft software load. | Continue to investigate issue through HACTS Original Equipment Manufacturer. |