Overview
The Australian Government has awarded 26,378 contracts worth $52.31B in the Defense and Law Enforcement and Security and Safety Equipment and Supplies procurement category (UNSPSC segment 46), spanning 23 years (2004–2026). This spending covers 4,900 distinct suppliers and 130 government agencies. The largest buyer is Department of Defence, and the most-awarded supplier is FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA. Year-over-year spending has decreased by 9%. There are currently 783 contracts worth $4.29B expiring within the next 12 months, representing potential recompete opportunities.
Key Metrics
Annual Spending
Government spend on Defence & Security over time. Hover bars for details.
Top 20 Suppliers
Largest suppliers in Defence & Security by total contract value awarded.
| # | Supplier | Contracts | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | 122 | $16.34B | 31.2% |
| 2 | FMS ACCOUNT | 159 | $4.19B | 8.0% |
| 3 | NIOA TRADING | 329 | $2.53B | 4.8% |
| 4 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 28 | $1.89B | 3.6% |
| 5 | SURVEILLENCE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 1 | $1.43B | 2.7% |
| 6 | KONGSBERG DEFENCE & AEROSPACE AS | 4 | $1.29B | 2.5% |
| 7 | RAYTHEON AUST PTY LTD | 40 | $1.26B | 2.4% |
| 8 | THALES AUSTRALIA LIMITED | 476 | $1.01B | 1.9% |
| 9 | JPO PROJECT PAMMANDI CBASS EMBASSAY | 17 | $1.00B | 1.9% |
| 10 | NATO SEASPARROW SURFACE | 3 | $943.9M | 1.8% |
| 11 | DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE DFAS-PE | 1 | $700.9M | 1.3% |
| 12 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA P / L | 6 | $678.6M | 1.3% |
| 13 | CEA TECHNOLOGIES PTY LTD | 55 | $570.3M | 1.1% |
| 14 | CHC HELICOPTERS LTD | 3 | $567.1M | 1.1% |
| 15 | NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND | 1 | $539.9M | 1.0% |
| 16 | LOCKHEED MARTIN AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 1 | $539.5M | 1.0% |
| 17 | BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA LTD | 294 | $498.7M | 1.0% |
| 18 | SAAB AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | 399 | $474.3M | 0.9% |
| 19 | JPO PROJECT PAMMANDI CBASS EMBASSAY OF AUSTRALIA | 3 | $466.9M | 0.9% |
| 20 | LEIDOS AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED | 65 | $460.8M | 0.9% |
Top 10 Agencies
Government agencies with the most spending in Defence & Security.
| # | Agency | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Defence | 19,602 | $48.34B |
| 2 | Department of Home Affairs | 1,028 | $2.36B |
| 3 | Australian Federal Police | 1,261 | $331.3M |
| 4 | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | 878 | $218.1M |
| 5 | Australian Taxation Office | 25 | $111.0M |
| 6 | 333 | $77.0M | |
| 7 | Attorney-General's Department | 279 | $74.4M |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry | 313 | $68.9M |
| 9 | Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts | 183 | $62.8M |
| 10 | Australian Fisheries Management Authority | 42 | $41.3M |
Expiring Contracts (783 in next 12 months)
783 contracts worth $4.29B in Defence & Security expire within 12 months. These are potential recompete opportunities.
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UNSPSC Sub-Categories
Procurement activity broken down by UNSPSC family code within the Defence & Security segment.
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