Delaware
Military-economic footprint of Delaware (DE)
$2.1B DoD spending4,800 direct jobs2.5% of state economy
4
Total Bases
4
Active Bases
$800M
Contract Value
4,800
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.5%
of Delaware's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Delaware's economy.
Bases by Branch
2
Army National Guard
1
U.S. Air Force
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
70,000
veterans living in Delaware
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Delaware
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Delaware.