Department of Defence
Defence portfolio
$70.9B
$70,936,017,404 across 23 programs, 2026-27
Source: Portfolio Budget Statements 2026-27, 2026-27 PBS Program Expenses Line Items - Updated 2026-06-18 (w. Corrigenda). Retrieved 25 September 2026.
Administered
$10.1B
Money it hands out on the government's behalf — grants, benefits, subsidies.
Departmental
$60.8B
What it costs to run: staff, property, suppliers.
Contracts published
32,104
$53.7B in total
Programs
Each line is a program in the budget papers, with what it is given. The category is FOCUp's, mapped from the published program name; a blank means no rule matched it plainly, which is recorded rather than guessed.
| Program | Category | Administered | Departmental | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Program 2.6 Army Capabilities Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $13.3B | $13.3B18.7% |
Program 2.5 Navy Capabilities Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $12.6B | $12.6B17.8% |
Program 2.7 Air Force Capabilities Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $11.2B | $11.2B15.7% |
Program 2.20 Defence Force Superannuation Benefits Program and Program 2.21 Defence Force Superannuation Nominal Interest Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | $9.8B | — | $9.8B13.9% |
Program 2.10 Security and Estate Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $7.2B | $7.2B10.2% |
Program 2.4 Joint Capabilities Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $2.7B | $2.7B3.9% |
Program 2.16 Nuclear-Powered Submarines Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $2.4B | $2.4B3.4% |
Program 2.12 Defence People Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $2.1B | $2.1B2.9% |
Program 2.11 Defence Digital Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $2.0B | $2.0B2.8% |
Program 2.9 Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $1.6B | $1.6B2.3% |
Program 2.14 Defence Intelligence Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $1.4B | $1.4B2.0% |
Program 2.15 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $775.3M | $775.3M1.1% |
Program 2.1 Strategy, Policy and Industry Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $757.2M | $757.2M1.1% |
Program 2.2 Defence Executive Support Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $713.4M | $713.4M1.0% |
Program 2.8 Australian Defence Force Headquarters Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $680.9M | $680.9M1.0% |
Program 2.13 Defence Science and Technology Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $558.9M | $558.9M0.8% |
Program 2.22 Housing Assistance Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | $317.9M | — | $317.9M0.4% |
Program 2.3 Defence Finance Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $192.3M | $192.3M0.3% |
Program 2.19 Defence Trusts and Joint Accounts Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $178.2M | $178.2M0.3% |
Program 1.3 - Defence Contribution to National Support Tasks in Australia Outcome 1: Defend Australia and its national interests through the conduct of operations and provision of support for the Australian community and civilian authorities in accordance with Government direction. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $165.6M | $165.6M0.2% |
Program 1.1 - Operations Contributing to the Safety of the Immediate Neighbourhood Outcome 1: Defend Australia and its national interests through the conduct of operations and provision of support for the Australian community and civilian authorities in accordance with Government direction. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $130.3M | $130.3M0.2% |
Program 1.2 - Operations Supporting Wider Interests Outcome 1: Defend Australia and its national interests through the conduct of operations and provision of support for the Australian community and civilian authorities in accordance with Government direction. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | — | $109.1M | $109.1M0.2% |
Program 2.23 Other Administered Outcome 2: Protect and advance Australia’s strategic interests through the provision of strategic policy, the development, delivery and sustainment of military, intelligence and enabling capabilities, and the promotion of regional and global security and stability as directed by Government. 2026-27 PBS Defence · retrieved 25 September 2026 | Defence | -$47.6M | — | -$47.6M<0.1% |
Largest contracts
The 25 largest of 32,104. A contract notice is the value of an agreement over its whole term, not money spent in a year, so these are never added to the budget figures.
| Supplier | For | Term | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
AUSTAL DEFENCE SHIPBUILDING AUSTRALIA | Landing Craft HeavyCN4227142 | 12 March 2026 to 30 December 2038 | $5.2B |
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LTD. | General Purpose Frigates - Prime ContractCN4238180 | 13 April 2026 to 30 December 2032 | $3.8B |
SPOTLESS FACILITY SERVICES PTY LTD GEMS PROJECT | Base Support ServicesCN4195929 | 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2032 | $3.0B |
FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | AircraftCN4195698 | 8 October 2025 to 30 March 2034 | $2.5B |
ANDURIL AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Autonomous Undersea VehiclesCN4190073 | 3 September 2025 to 29 September 2030 | $1.9B |
Service Stream Infrastructure Services Pty Ltd | Provision of Base Services to Defence sites across AustraliaCN4195928 | 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2032 | $1.6B |
COMPASS GROUP DEFENCE HOSPITALITY SERVICES PTY LTD - GEMS PROJECT | Provision of Base Services to Defence sites across AustraliaCN4195926 | 31 January 2026 to 30 January 2032 | $1.6B |
AUSTAL DEFENCE SHIPBUILDING AUSTRALIA | Military Landing CraftCN4214878 | 17 December 2025 to 29 December 2034 | $1.3B |
FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | LaunchersCN4265062 | 14 July 2026 to 14 June 2033 | $1.0B |
ASC PTY LTD | Sustainment ServicesCN4179707 | 30 July 2025 to 29 June 2027 | $903.1M |
TOLL REMOTE LOGISTICS PTY LTD | Logistics ServicesCN4189497 | 14 September 2025 to 19 December 2030 | $763.3M |
VENTIA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Clothing ServicesCN4202376 | 10 November 2025 to 23 May 2033 | $732.1M |
DATA#3 LIMITED. DATA 3 GROUP | Volume Sourcing ArrangementCN4268597 | 30 June 2026 to 29 June 2031 | $719.9M |
RENEWAL SA | Property LeaseCN4237693 | 27 April 2026 to 29 June 2055 | $718.8M |
DEFENSE FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING SERVICE DFAS-PE | Memorandum of Understanding for the Precision Strike Missile Cooperative ProgramCN4194590 | 1 October 2025 to 30 December 2035 | $700.9M |
BAE SYSTEMS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Capability ServicesCN4178239 | 26 June 2025 to 17 October 2027 | $634.0M |
FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | MissilesCN4222048 | 18 February 2026 to 14 December 2034 | $572.1M |
AUSTAL DEFENCE SHIPBUILDING AUSTRALIA | Management Support ServicesCN4190937 | 27 August 2025 to 30 December 2038 | $561.0M |
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | FuelsCN4270016 | 30 June 2026 to 29 June 2027 | $552.3M |
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION | General Purpose Frigates - Government Furnished Equipment SupplierCN4249083 | 8 June 2026 to 29 November 2033 | $533.0M |
BOEING DEFENCE AUSTRALIA LTD | Aircraft Capability DevelopmentCN4207074 | 31 October 2025 to 29 December 2028 | $506.6M |
DATA 3 GROUP | Microsoft Azure Consumption CommitmentCN4166191 | 31 August 2025 to 30 August 2030 | $495.3M |
VIVA ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD | Aviation FuelCN4176732 | 13 July 2025 to 29 June 2026 | $470.4M |
FMS ACCOUNT RESERVE BANK OF AUSTRALIA | MissilesCN4265585 | 12 July 2026 to 14 December 2035 | $442.3M |
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT PTY LTD | Engineering ServicesCN4170348 | 20 May 2025 to 19 May 2028 | $440.1M |