Delaware Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Delaware, 2010
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Delaware Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Delaware 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 Delaware counties, cities and industries. This report shows how "National Average" defense budget reductions of at least 9% and 18% could affect Delaware, using actual 2010 Delaware data.
- 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 | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | Reduction
by 9.0% | Reduction
by 18.0% | | Delaware | 2010 | -- | 2 | $45,014 | -$4,051 | -$8,103 |
| Delaware | 2010 | Kent | 112 | $62,134,713 | -$5,592,124 | -$11,184,249 |
| Delaware | 2010 | New Castle | 800 | $163,509,181 | -$14,715,827 | -$29,431,654 |
| Delaware | 2010 | Sussex | 70 | $7,470,652 | -$672,359 | -$1,344,717 |
TOTAL | | | 984 | $233,159,560 | -$20,984,361 | -$41,968,723 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:57:27 www.forthecommondefense.org