In brief
- Responses close 19 November 2026
- Defence has 15,463 contracts worth A$28.16 billion in 2026
- Past category suppliers include FMS (A$72.79b) and ASC (A$21.02b)
The Department of Defence’s DSRG is seeking industry interest in a proposed research and development test and evaluation hub in South Australia, with responses due by 19 November, according to a notice on AusTender.
The Director General Guided Weapons Explosive Ordnance Air Branch will hold an industry briefing adjacent to the Defence Science Technology Group. It will explore options to augment test and evaluation services, including potential head agreement deeds to increase capacity. A concept for a multi-customer environmental test facility will be presented, intended to alleviate demand on the Joint Proof Experimental Unit.
GovMarket data shows Defence has signed 15,463 contracts worth A$28.16 billion in 2026.
Past suppliers in this category include FMS Account Reserve Bank of Australia (A$72.79 billion), ASC (A$21.02 billion) and DMOJSF Official Australian Account PSFD (A$17.59 billion) in GovMarket records.
Responses close on 19 November 2026. The notice is not for a panel.
Key facts
* 2026 so far
| Year | Value | Contracts |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $24.35bn | 20297 |
| 2022 | $35.59bn | 15630 |
| 2023 | $55.11bn | 19814 |
| 2024 | $17.59bn | 14550 |
| 2025 | $35.27bn | 21818 |
| 2026 | $28.16bn | 15463 |
Who this buyer has used for this work
Written from published notices and GovMarket contract records. Totals cover GovMarket records, which start at different dates for each source.
