Test and Evaluation

Major System/ Platform Variant

Original Planned

Current Planned

Achieved/ Forecast

Variance (Months)

Test Readiness Review

HMAS Perth with upgraded ASMD System (Mk3E Combat Management System/Phased Array Radar System/Navigation Radar System - Harbour Phase)

Dec 08

Aug 10

Aug 10

20

Acceptance (Initial Operational Capability - IOC)

HMAS Perth with upgraded ASMD System (Mk3E Combat Management System/Navigation Radar System)

Dec 09

Jun 11

Jun 11

18

Variance Explanations

Variance in both the test readiness review and acceptance of the first upgraded ASMD ship is directly related to the change of acquisition strategy and movement from an eight ship program to a single ship program.