Mississippi Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Mississippi, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Mississippi Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 | Mississippi | 2000 | 586 | $1,419,774,343 |
Mississippi | 2001 | 605 | $1,329,183,452 |
Mississippi | 2002 | 1,054 | $2,225,248,038 |
Mississippi | 2003 | 1,304 | $2,427,020,963 |
Mississippi | 2004 | 1,513 | $1,770,188,414 |
Mississippi | 2005 | 2,112 | $2,944,192,608 |
Mississippi | 2006 | 1,785 | $4,305,986,376 |
Mississippi | 2007 | 1,902 | $3,736,800,299 |
Mississippi | 2008 | 1,844 | $3,854,176,496 |
Mississippi | 2009 | 2,145 | $3,640,995,636 |
Mississippi | 2010 | 2,115 | $1,474,775,850 |
TOTAL | | 16,965 | $29,128,342,475 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:06 www.forthecommondefense.org