Colorado Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Colorado, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Colorado Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Colorado 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 Colorado 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 | Colorado | 2000 | 1,637 | $2,519,235,934 |
Colorado | 2001 | 1,748 | $2,694,968,520 |
Colorado | 2002 | 2,264 | $2,950,344,261 |
Colorado | 2003 | 2,997 | $3,283,350,689 |
Colorado | 2004 | 3,706 | $4,123,251,322 |
Colorado | 2005 | 5,523 | $4,651,176,246 |
Colorado | 2006 | 5,475 | $5,285,284,292 |
Colorado | 2007 | 7,223 | $6,590,552,972 |
Colorado | 2008 | 7,213 | $7,283,746,858 |
Colorado | 2009 | 6,806 | $6,490,422,622 |
Colorado | 2010 | 6,448 | $6,759,378,325 |
TOTAL | | 51,040 | $52,631,712,041 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:01 www.forthecommondefense.org