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NIOA

COMPANY OVERVIEW
PRODUCTS
DISCRIMINATORS
AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT
KEY CUSTOMERS
Key Partnerships (Suppliers)
Contact Details
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COMPANY OVERVIEW

NIOA is Australia’s global firearms, weapons and munitions company. With a multi-nation presence spanning Australia, the United States, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, we specialize in the manufacture, provision and prime system integration of firearms, weapons and munitions to Defence, Law Enforcement and Sporting customers. We have been trusted with the delivery of key Defence Programs in Australia, including the Land 17 Future 155mm Artillery Ammunition Program, Tranche 1 of the Land 159 Lethality Systems Program and the provision of multiple ammunition suites through the Major Munitions Contract.

NIOA Australia and New Zealand is part of the NIOA Group of companies, which also includes Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, the Australian Missile Corporation, and the Rheinmetall Nioa Munitions (RNM) Joint Venture company. NIOA has access to a global distribution network through Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, and through RNM we are engaged in the manufacture of 155mm artillery and medium calibre ammunition for export and for use by the Australian Defence Force.

PRODUCTS

    Weapons and Munitions

  • Small Arms Ammunition
  • Medium Calibre Ammunition
  • Artillery and Mortar Munitions
  • Guided Munitions
  • Grenades, Detonators and Demolition Devices
  • Weapons and Accessories

  • Fuzes and modular artillery charge systems
  • Communication, Detection, and Security Equipment

  • Thermal Imaging Equipment
  • Security Equipment
  • Soldier Power Systems
  • Heads Up Display (Helmet)
  • Training Aids and Devices

  • Navigational Training Aids
  • Pyrotechnic Training Devices
  • Night Vision Training
  • Clothing, Personal Equipment and Insignia

  • Backpacks
  • Protective Clothing
  • Ballistic Helmets
  • Bump Helmets
  • Holsters and Accessories
  • Military Gear
  • Belt Pouches
  • Training

  • Weapons Training (Maintainer and Armourer Training)

DISCRIMINATORS

    NIOA is the largest 100% Australian-owned Prime Contractor for the manufacture and supply of weapons and munitions for Australian Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Force and Law Enforcement markets.

    NIOA is Australia’s largest supplier of small arms, ammunition and ancillary equipment to the Australian Law Enforcement and shooting sports market.

    NIOA areas of operation:

  • Acquisition
  • – We solicit the best-of-breed capability solutions through our relationships with domestic and global supply network. As a Prime Contractor, NIOA has adopted an agile approach to supporting our customers during the capability lifecycle including user need analysis, requirements development, market solicitation, tender evaluation, source selection and subsequent subcontracting.

  • Manufacture and Assembly
  • – Consistent with the Defence Strategic Review (DSR) and Defence Industry Development Strategy (DIDS), NIOA is expanding Explosive Ordnance manufacturing operations, certification, and testing at our tenancy at the Government-Owned, Contractor Operated (GOCO) Benalla munitions facility. Current manufacturing operations include Medium Calibre Ammunition, 120mm Tank Ammunition and rework of large calibre ammunition. The RNM artillery forge in Maryborough is the most modern of it’s kind in the world.

  • Engineering
  • – NIOA Engineering activities include the design, integration, testing and delivery of fully integrated weapon and munition systems for Defence and Law Enforcement agencies. We have a dedicated team of highly skilled weapon and explosive ordnance engineers.

  • NIOA offers a small and medium calibre weapons and munitions test and evaluation facility, extensive instrumentation and data analysis capabilities and a team of test and evaluation experts.
  • Management and Operation
  • – NIOA specialises in the management and operation of complex, highly controlled, secure facilities. Our extensive experience in the management of both government and private facilities ensures the optimal delivery of asset management and where possible, capability enhancement.

  • Through Life Support
  • – Our Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) programs are tailored to provide enduring Through-Life Support outcomes required by the Commonwealth to achieve system acceptance, ensure safety and suitability for service, and facilitate the development and sustainment of a support system.

AVAILABILITY AND SUPPORT

Please talk to a NIOA representative

KEY CUSTOMERS

  • Australian Department of Defence
  • New Zealand Defence Force
  • Australian Federal and State Police Forces
  • New Zealand Police Force

Key Partnerships (Suppliers)

  • In partnership with munitions manufacturers including Northrop Grumman, Vista Outdoor, Rheinmetall and Olin Winchester, NIOA supplies a comprehensive range of munitions to the Australian Defence Force through the Major Munitions Contract (MMC).
  • NIOA teamed with JUNGHANS Microtec GmbH, Nitrochemie Aschau GmbH, and Rheinmetall Denel Munitions to supply the ADF with the Assegai Family of 155mm ammunition under the LAND 17-1C.2 Future Artillery Ammunition program.
  • NIOA partnered with a range of United States-based suppliers to evaluate and deliver a range of close combat and sniper systems through the Australian Defence Force Project Land 159 Lethality Systems Program.

Contact Details

Name: Michael Ahern
Company: NIOA
Position: General Manager-Weapons & Munitions
Email: [email protected]


Name: Ferdi Kluever
Company: NIOA
Position: General Manager, Business Development
Email: [email protected]


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