Alabama Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Alabama, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Alabama Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Alabama counties, cities, Congressional Districts, industries, small businesses and information on sources and methodology.
- 9%: In 2012, President Obama limited U.S. military capability to fighting one "regional conflict" and one "holding action." Defense budgets for 2013-2021 were cut $487 billion -- a 9% cut, at a minimum.
- 18%: "Sequestration," required by law in 2011, mandates $500 billion more in 2013-2021 defense cuts -- an 18% cut, at a minimum. President Obama said he will veto any changes Congress makes.
- Be Prepared: In 2013 these cuts in defense jobs and businesses will hit Alabama counties, cities and industries.
- Ask Questions: In 2012, Congress and President Obama will decide on the specific defense budget cuts. In the next 6 months, find out if these defense cuts affect your community more -- or less -- than this national average. See www.forthecommondefense.org/reports for reports on cities, counties, industries and more.
State | Contract Year | Contract Count | $ Amount | Alabama | 2000 | 1,669 | $2,106,342,602 |
Alabama | 2001 | 1,932 | $2,259,909,885 |
Alabama | 2002 | 2,416 | $2,742,630,539 |
Alabama | 2003 | 3,686 | $3,511,236,248 |
Alabama | 2004 | 4,361 | $6,092,950,358 |
Alabama | 2005 | 6,627 | $6,908,444,571 |
Alabama | 2006 | 5,947 | $6,843,152,901 |
Alabama | 2007 | 6,073 | $8,261,792,689 |
Alabama | 2008 | 6,481 | $8,244,532,519 |
Alabama | 2009 | 6,611 | $8,895,675,168 |
Alabama | 2010 | 7,062 | $7,909,997,060 |
TOTAL | | 52,865 | $63,776,664,540 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:00 www.forthecommondefense.org