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Alabama

Military-economic footprint of Alabama (AL)

$16.2B DoD spending37,600 direct jobs5.8% of state economy
30
Total Bases
30
Active Bases
$8.1B
Contract Value
37,600
Direct Jobs

Defense Spending as % of State Economy

5.8%
of Alabama's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity

Alabama is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.

Bases by Branch

16
U.S. Army
6
U.S. Navy
5
Army National Guard
2
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Air Force

Major Installations

Veteran Population

370,000
veterans living in Alabama

These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.

Top Defense Contractors in Alabama

#1Boeing
#2Lockheed Martin
#3Northrop Grumman
#4Raytheon (RTX)
#5Dynetics

These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Alabama.

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