Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 3,478 contracts worth $8.79B in the Light Weaponry procurement category (UNSPSC family 4610), spanning 21 years (2006–2026). This spending covers 569 distinct suppliers and 7 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is NIOA TRADING. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 7%. There are currently 178 contracts worth $1.12B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Light Weaponry over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 10 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Light Weaponry by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NIOA TRADING | 283 | $2.15B | 24.5% |
| 2 | FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | 61 | $1.43B | 16.3% |
| 3 | THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 152 | $863.5M | 9.8% |
| 4 | FMS ACCOUNT | 70 | $762.3M | 8.7% |
| 5 | THALES | 131 | $366.2M | 4.2% |
| 6 | CHEMRING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 61 | $344.1M | 3.9% |
| 7 | THALES AUSTRALIA - LITHGOW | 336 | $201.8M | 2.3% |
| 8 | SAAB DYNAMICS AB | 76 | $200.9M | 2.3% |
| 9 | UNITED STATES ARMY TOWED ARTILLERY | 1 | $176.0M | 2.0% |
| 10 | L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $173.3M | 2.0% |
Top 7 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Light Weaponry.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 3,110 | $8.72B |
| 2 | Australian Federal Police | 300 | $64.5M |
| 3 | Department of Home Affairs | 51 | $5.2M |
| 4 | Australian Customs and Border Protection Service | 5 | $479K |
| 5 | System Administration | 3 | $184K |
| 6 | Attorney-General's Department | 6 | $178K |
| 7 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 3 | $51K |
Parent Category
Defence & Security UNSPSC Segment 46 · 26,378 contracts · $52.31B · 4,900 suppliersTrack Light Weaponry procurement
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