Arkansas
Military-economic footprint of Arkansas (AR)
$3.8B DoD spending8,900 direct jobs2.6% of state economy
6
Total Bases
6
Active Bases
$1.5B
Contract Value
8,900
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.6%
of Arkansas's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Arkansas's economy.
Bases by Branch
2
Army National Guard
1
U.S. Army
1
U.S. Air Force
1
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Army Reserve
Major Installations
Veteran Population
200,000
veterans living in Arkansas
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Arkansas
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Arkansas.