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Recommendation 26
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Acknowledged
The Department told us that it faced choices about the level of capability at initial...
Conclusion
The Department told us that it faced choices about the level of capability at initial and full operating capability milestones. It said it would look again at the definition of what was required, considering incremental development of the vehicles.55 The Department admitted it had already accepted concessions against the original requirement—for example, the reset agreement had included technical constraints around the armour and weapon system.56 We were extremely concerned that the Department would accept further reduced capability to achieve programme milestones. The Department said it would consider the Army’s future transformation plans and how Ajax fits into these.57
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The Department acknowledges the need to establish realistic dates for initial and full operating capability once a suitable technical solution to the noise and vibration issues has been agreed, and notes the King Report's recommendation for a realistic delivery schedule with contingency.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
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Acknowledged
6.2 The department acknowledges the need to establish realistic dates for initial and full operating capability as quickly as feasibly possible once a suitable technical solution to the noise and vibration issues has been agreed. The programme’s Senior Responsible Owner continues to bring the programme back on a sure footing, having put in place effective programme management and governance that takes account of enabling programmes, and has noted the recommendation set out in the King Report that it is important that a revised delivery schedule is realistic and includes sufficient contingency for other issues.
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