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Minnesota

Military-economic footprint of Minnesota (MN)

$5.2B DoD spending9,800 direct jobs1.2% of state economy
10
Total Bases
9
Active Bases
$3.8B
Contract Value
9,800
Direct Jobs

Defense Spending as % of State Economy

1.2%
of Minnesota's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity

Defense spending is a relatively small share of Minnesota's economy.

Bases by Branch

7
Army National Guard
1
Air Force Reserve
1
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Army

Major Installations

Veteran Population

310,000
veterans living in Minnesota

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

Top Defense Contractors in Minnesota

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

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

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