Arkansas Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Arkansas, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Arkansas Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 | Arkansas | 2000 | 370 | $207,125,175 |
Arkansas | 2001 | 397 | $337,596,088 |
Arkansas | 2002 | 981 | $683,927,204 |
Arkansas | 2003 | 1,246 | $441,694,715 |
Arkansas | 2004 | 1,335 | $378,482,489 |
Arkansas | 2005 | 1,850 | $510,584,394 |
Arkansas | 2006 | 1,796 | $570,354,491 |
Arkansas | 2007 | 1,957 | $309,924,182 |
Arkansas | 2008 | 2,087 | $331,212,197 |
Arkansas | 2009 | 1,862 | $493,505,257 |
Arkansas | 2010 | 1,811 | $606,002,095 |
TOTAL | | 15,692 | $4,870,408,287 |
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