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Louisiana

Military-economic footprint of Louisiana (LA)

$7.2B DoD spending16,300 direct jobs2.5% of state economy
15
Total Bases
15
Active Bases
$5.4B
Contract Value
16,300
Direct Jobs

Defense Spending as % of State Economy

2.5%
of Louisiana's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity

Defense spending is a significant factor in Louisiana's economy.

Bases by Branch

9
Army National Guard
2
U.S. Army
1
U.S. Air Force
1
Navy Reserve
1
U.S. Navy
1
Marine Corps Reserve

Major Installations

Veteran Population

270,000
veterans living in Louisiana

These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.

Top Defense Contractors in Louisiana

#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing

These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Louisiana.

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