Hawaii
Military-economic footprint of Hawaii (HI)
$12.4B DoD spending51,200 direct jobs12.3% of state economy
33
Total Bases
31
Active Bases
$3.2B
Contract Value
51,200
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
12.3%
of Hawaii's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Hawaii 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
U.S. Marine Corps
3
Army National Guard
3
U.S. Air Force
Major Installations
Veteran Population
110,000
veterans living in Hawaii
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Hawaii
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Hawaii.