Kentucky
Military-economic footprint of Kentucky (KY)
$12.3B DoD spending42,100 direct jobs5.3% of state economy
5
Total Bases
5
Active Bases
$4.8B
Contract Value
42,100
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
5.3%
of Kentucky's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Kentucky is heavily dependent on defense spending, making it one of the most militarized state economies in the country.
Bases by Branch
2
U.S. Army
2
Army National Guard
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
290,000
veterans living in Kentucky
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Kentucky
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Kentucky.