Washington Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for Washington, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
Washington Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on Washington 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 Washington 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 | Washington | 2000 | 1,984 | $1,968,899,103 |
Washington | 2001 | 2,205 | $2,305,439,206 |
Washington | 2002 | 3,330 | $2,725,331,889 |
Washington | 2003 | 4,427 | $3,148,804,568 |
Washington | 2004 | 5,242 | $2,874,548,042 |
Washington | 2005 | 12,225 | $3,792,325,303 |
Washington | 2006 | 11,841 | $3,954,852,497 |
Washington | 2007 | 13,072 | $3,306,927,780 |
Washington | 2008 | 13,586 | $3,381,694,935 |
Washington | 2009 | 13,381 | $4,239,818,299 |
Washington | 2010 | 13,417 | $5,009,438,921 |
TOTAL | | 94,710 | $36,708,080,543 |
Created by the Center for Security Policy
Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report Generator (v.2.2.0-CL) February 20, 2012 00:09:12 www.forthecommondefense.org