Connecticut
Military-economic footprint of Connecticut (CT)
$23.4B DoD spending34,500 direct jobs7.8% of state economy
6
Total Bases
6
Active Bases
$21.8B
Contract Value
34,500
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
7.8%
of Connecticut's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Connecticut is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.
Bases by Branch
4
Army National Guard
1
U.S. Navy
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
160,000
veterans living in Connecticut
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Connecticut
#1Pratt & Whitney (RTX)
#2General Dynamics (Electric Boat)
#3Sikorsky (Lockheed)
#4Collins Aerospace
#5BAE Systems
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Connecticut.