3.2  Contractor Test and Evaluation Progress

Test and Evaluation

Major System/Platform Variant

Original Planned

Current Planned

Achieved/Forecast

Variance (Months)

Harbour Acceptance Tests

Weapon Handling and Discharge Systems Post MK 48 MOD 7 Heavyweight Modification Test HMAS WALLER (First of Class) (CAT 4 Testing]

Jan 07

 

Apr 07

1

Sea Acceptance Trials

Weapon Discharge System MK 48 MOD 6/7 Heavyweight Torpedo Modification for HMAS WALLER CAT 5 Testing

Oct 07

 

Dec 07

0

Variance Explanations

Variance is attributable to the Navy Regulatory Review process and submarine program.