3.2 Contractor Test and Evaluation Progress

Test and Evaluation

Major System/Platform Variant

Original Planned

Current Planned

Achieved/Forecast

Variance (Months)

System Integration

JASSM System (Weapon integrated into platform)

Jun 09

Feb 11

Feb 11

20 (1)

Acceptance

JASSM System (Weapon integrated into platform)

Dec 09

Dec 11

Dec 11

24 (2)

Variance Explanations

(1) Variance is attributable to the delays associated with correcting software anomalies detected during software development and testing, which required extensive redevelopment and retesting to ensure airworthiness and operational effectiveness.

(2) Delay between System Integration and IOC due to availability of Woomera Test Range and support agencies.