Massachusetts Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts by County, Massachusetts, 2006
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by County
Massachusetts Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 | County | Contract Count | $ Amount | Massachusetts | 2006 | -- | 4 | $49,799 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Barnstable | 170 | $24,635,739 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Berkshire | 37 | $72,170,567 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Bristol | 598 | $749,183,981 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Dukes | 2 | $14,955 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Essex | 1,716 | $2,261,611,705 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Franklin | 113 | $11,821,655 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Hampden | 455 | $57,856,133 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Hampshire | 136 | $116,275,600 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Middlesex | 4,974 | $4,971,044,219 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Nantucket | 1 | $3,375 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Norfolk | 1,860 | $1,693,262,734 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Plymouth | 435 | $72,605,886 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Suffolk | 566 | $226,175,678 |
Massachusetts | 2006 | Worcester | 965 | $169,673,252 |
TOTAL | | | 12,032 | $10,426,385,278 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 19, 2012 23:58:21 www.forthecommondefense.org