Identified Risk (risk identified by standard project risk management processes)

Description Remedial Action

There is a chance that the phased array radar will not meet the required functional performance specifications and its integration complexity into the upgraded ANZAC Combat Management System may be underestimated.

Project has developed a Confidence Level Demonstration Program that has been actively demonstrating the functional performance of the phased array radar since November 2007 utilising a land based test site that has been established at the CEA premises (Fyshwick, ACT). These tests continue to provide evidence that the phased array radar system is meeting the expected functional performance specifications and is able to integrate with the upgraded ANZAC Combat Management System.

There is a chance that with the significant change in the technology levels being delivered under the ASMD Upgrade, stakeholder expectations may not be achieved.

Continuous engagement and education of stakeholders regarding the capability that will be delivered. In addition, a series of practical exercises for RAN operations crews in a specially built land based test site that simulates an upgraded ANZAC Ship operations room and all of the new systems being installed.

There is a chance that under the revised acquisition strategy of a lead ship fully tested before Government approves additional ships, that obsolescence of critical phased array radar components will occur.

Commonwealth is working to introduce a Contractor acquisition obsolescence monitoring program that advises of component obsolescence and any requirement to procure.

Emergent Risks (risk not previously identified but has emerged during 2009-10)

Description

Remedial Action

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