South Carolina Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for South Carolina, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
South Carolina Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 | South Carolina | 2000 | 855 | $723,827,503 |
South Carolina | 2001 | 1,039 | $752,592,846 |
South Carolina | 2002 | 1,493 | $705,189,677 |
South Carolina | 2003 | 2,251 | $1,197,362,959 |
South Carolina | 2004 | 2,533 | $1,323,504,278 |
South Carolina | 2005 | 4,155 | $1,389,238,639 |
South Carolina | 2006 | 3,998 | $1,772,821,102 |
South Carolina | 2007 | 4,901 | $2,988,883,669 |
South Carolina | 2008 | 5,562 | $3,528,708,568 |
South Carolina | 2009 | 5,982 | $3,083,185,163 |
South Carolina | 2010 | 5,752 | $4,022,607,014 |
TOTAL | | 38,521 | $21,487,921,418 |
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