Rhode Island Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Rhode Island, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Rhode Island Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island 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 | Rhode Island | 2000 | 338 | $220,004,036 |
Rhode Island | 2001 | 343 | $125,490,797 |
Rhode Island | 2002 | 463 | $213,422,584 |
Rhode Island | 2003 | 608 | $344,200,497 |
Rhode Island | 2004 | 707 | $344,754,178 |
Rhode Island | 2005 | 1,190 | $435,373,793 |
Rhode Island | 2006 | 1,235 | $443,169,329 |
Rhode Island | 2007 | 1,392 | $318,240,427 |
Rhode Island | 2008 | 1,404 | $452,149,386 |
Rhode Island | 2009 | 1,388 | $527,765,578 |
Rhode Island | 2010 | 1,323 | $440,196,130 |
TOTAL | | 10,391 | $3,864,766,735 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:10 www.forthecommondefense.org