Louisiana Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Louisiana, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Louisiana Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 | Louisiana | 2000 | 922 | $1,625,380,181 |
Louisiana | 2001 | 956 | $1,109,388,629 |
Louisiana | 2002 | 1,682 | $1,233,020,513 |
Louisiana | 2003 | 1,934 | $1,628,203,847 |
Louisiana | 2004 | 2,191 | $2,103,470,284 |
Louisiana | 2005 | 3,984 | $2,275,843,979 |
Louisiana | 2006 | 4,043 | $2,720,819,116 |
Louisiana | 2007 | 4,492 | $2,853,553,908 |
Louisiana | 2008 | 4,416 | $3,638,288,365 |
Louisiana | 2009 | 4,460 | $3,057,925,112 |
Louisiana | 2010 | 4,287 | $3,593,343,144 |
TOTAL | | 33,367 | $25,839,237,078 |
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