Capability Pie Chart (Percentage breakdown of Project Measures of Effectiveness - MOEs)

Green: The project is currently meeting the following capability requirements as expressed in the Materiel Acquisition Agreement. The following capabilities are either equal to or exceed those of the pre-upgrade FFG.

• Communication of tactical information;

• Hull mounted sonar;

• Acoustic and electromagnetic signature; and

• Operational Availability.

Amber: Electronic Support remains a medium risk to achieving OR of the Anti Ship Missile Defence (ASMD) capability. It will be further assessed during the formal Naval Operational Test and Evaluation period due to complete in July 2011.

The Torpedo Defence System (TDS) will not undergo Navy Operational Test and Evaluation due to assessed high risk to achieving operational viability. A towed torpedo decoy system has been fitted to HMAS MELBOURNE to address some of the limitations with the TDS.

The design of sealing arrangements and hardware reliability issues affecting the Upgraded Mine and Obstacle Avoidance Sonar (MOAS) capability are currently being addressed. Sea trials have indicated a much enhanced level of detection, display and tracking performance.

Red:

N/A