Military Surplus Auctions - Government Equipment for Sale

The Department of Defense regularly auctions surplus military equipment - Humvees, generators, tactical gear, and communication equipment - through official government platforms like GSA Auctions.

1281 active military auctions across 5 official government sources, updated twice daily.Last updated: 2026-08-23

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What they're worth: surplus military typically sell for $10–$420 at government auction - median $100, from 3,658 completed sales in the last year, per the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Demand: military sell about 61% of the time, typically ~5 bids, from 1,589 completed sales, per the GovAuctions Surplus Market Report. Look up a specific item Β· See all categories

The Department of Defense and military branches regularly auction surplus equipment through official government channels. Find Humvees, generators, tactical gear, MREs, communication equipment, and more. All military surplus listings are from authorized government auction platforms - no penny auctions or bid packs required.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can civilians buy military surplus at government auctions?
Yes. Civilians can bid on most military surplus items through official platforms like GSA Auctions and GovPlanet. Some restricted items (weapons, certain communication equipment) are not available to the public.
Where are military surplus auctions held?
Military surplus is primarily sold through GSA Auctions (gsaauctions.gov) for vehicles and general equipment, and GovPlanet for larger equipment. GovAuctions aggregates these into one searchable feed.
What kind of military surplus can I buy?
Common items include Humvees (HMMWV), LMTVs, generators, tactical gear, communication equipment, MREs, tools, and general field equipment. Vehicles and generators are the most popular categories.

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