Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 127 contracts worth $141.1M in the Defence & Security — Code 4600 procurement category (UNSPSC family 4600), spanning 6 years (2021–2026). This spending covers 73 distinct suppliers and 8 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is THALES UNDERWATER SYSTEMS. Year-over-year spending has increased by 61%. There are currently 23 contracts worth $18.7M expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Defence & Security — Code 4600 over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Defence & Security — Code 4600 by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THALES UNDERWATER SYSTEMS | 1 | $72.9M | 51.7% |
| 2 | ULTRA ELECTRONICS AVALON SYSTEMS PTY LTD | 1 | $15.2M | 10.8% |
| 3 | OWEN INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD | 2 | $12.8M | 9.0% |
| 4 | KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS | 1 | $7.9M | 5.6% |
| 5 | NIOA TRADING | 1 | $6.7M | 4.8% |
| 6 | RED BARON ALSE | 1 | $4.3M | 3.0% |
| 7 | Axon Public Safety Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $3.7M | 2.6% |
| 8 | LIGHTFORCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $2.7M | 1.9% |
| 9 | SURVITEC GROUP AUSTRALIA | 1 | $2.5M | 1.8% |
| 10 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 4 | $2.3M | 1.6% |
Top 8 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Defence & Security — Code 4600.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 66 | $134.3M |
| 2 | Australian Federal Police | 22 | $5.1M |
| 3 | NSW Department of Communities and Justice | 1 | $1.4M |
| 4 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 3 | $276K |
| 5 | Australian Signals Directorate | 3 | $61K |
| 6 | Department of Home Affairs | 2 | $32K |
| 7 | Australian Securities and Investments Commission | 1 | $17K |
| 8 | 29 | $0 |
Parent Category
Defence & Security UNSPSC Segment 46 · 26,378 contracts · $52.31B · 4,900 suppliersTrack Defence & Security — Code 4600 procurement
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