West Virginia Defense Breakdown Economic Impact Report
Defense Contracts for West Virginia, All Years
Using Contractor Location Data -- Sorted by Year
West Virginia Summary Report
Go to www.forthecommondefense.org/reports to view detailed reports on West 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 West 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 | West Virginia | 2000 | 200 | $59,652,635 |
West Virginia | 2001 | 249 | $84,682,136 |
West Virginia | 2002 | 452 | $114,744,513 |
West Virginia | 2003 | 639 | $134,073,432 |
West Virginia | 2004 | 785 | $188,095,272 |
West Virginia | 2005 | 1,435 | $230,103,281 |
West Virginia | 2006 | 1,328 | $220,079,488 |
West Virginia | 2007 | 1,210 | $194,368,292 |
West Virginia | 2008 | 1,546 | $267,929,629 |
West Virginia | 2009 | 1,384 | $301,681,978 |
West Virginia | 2010 | 1,287 | $218,031,247 |
TOTAL | | 10,515 | $2,013,441,903 |
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