Illinois Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Illinois, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Illinois Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Illinois 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 Illinois 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 | Illinois | 2000 | 2,450 | $1,993,398,495 |
Illinois | 2001 | 2,500 | $1,948,904,296 |
Illinois | 2002 | 3,388 | $2,317,185,851 |
Illinois | 2003 | 5,026 | $2,782,363,156 |
Illinois | 2004 | 6,234 | $3,435,325,091 |
Illinois | 2005 | 10,873 | $4,067,473,326 |
Illinois | 2006 | 10,290 | $3,840,700,051 |
Illinois | 2007 | 15,053 | $5,480,458,391 |
Illinois | 2008 | 14,846 | $9,860,409,506 |
Illinois | 2009 | 14,910 | $6,346,676,001 |
Illinois | 2010 | 15,293 | $7,557,624,555 |
TOTAL | | 100,863 | $49,630,518,719 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:03 www.forthecommondefense.org