Kentucky Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Kentucky, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Kentucky Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 | Kentucky | 2000 | 860 | $539,133,762 |
Kentucky | 2001 | 896 | $920,975,662 |
Kentucky | 2002 | 1,856 | $1,989,998,143 |
Kentucky | 2003 | 2,577 | $3,403,532,004 |
Kentucky | 2004 | 2,917 | $3,580,133,995 |
Kentucky | 2005 | 3,604 | $3,638,808,562 |
Kentucky | 2006 | 3,324 | $4,236,247,035 |
Kentucky | 2007 | 4,101 | $1,599,969,237 |
Kentucky | 2008 | 3,980 | $4,404,808,956 |
Kentucky | 2009 | 3,754 | $4,650,757,102 |
Kentucky | 2010 | 3,374 | $5,168,588,461 |
TOTAL | | 31,243 | $34,132,952,919 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:04 www.forthecommondefense.org