Part 13: General Schedule 8: Permitted contract modifications Defence authority contracts
Paragraph 10 permits defence authority contracts to be modified to ensure they keep up with developments in technology and to prevent or mitigate any adverse effect of such developments.
	Paragraph 11 permits a defence authority contract to be modified to ensure the continuous provision of goods, works and services where that is necessary to ensure the Armed Forces maintain their operational capabilities, effectiveness, readiness, safety, security or logistical capabilities. A defence authority contract may also be modified if it is necessary to ensure there is a continuous supply of those goods, services or works.