Virginia Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Virginia, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Virginia Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Virginia 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 Virginia 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 | Virginia | 2000 | 8,743 | $17,008,287,037 |
Virginia | 2001 | 9,220 | $23,187,174,551 |
Virginia | 2002 | 12,417 | $22,771,967,677 |
Virginia | 2003 | 15,063 | $24,004,789,495 |
Virginia | 2004 | 20,211 | $28,702,176,616 |
Virginia | 2005 | 31,388 | $39,494,472,225 |
Virginia | 2006 | 31,246 | $42,223,658,286 |
Virginia | 2007 | 46,565 | $42,237,652,692 |
Virginia | 2008 | 73,690 | $53,593,408,410 |
Virginia | 2009 | 60,747 | $51,560,615,160 |
Virginia | 2010 | 59,348 | $54,140,004,939 |
TOTAL | | 368,638 | $398,924,207,088 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:11 www.forthecommondefense.org