New Jersey
Military-economic footprint of New Jersey (NJ)
$12.4B DoD spending22,100 direct jobs1.7% of state economy
8
Total Bases
7
Active Bases
$8.8B
Contract Value
22,100
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
1.7%
of New Jersey's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a relatively small share of New Jersey's economy.
Bases by Branch
2
Army National Guard
2
U.S. Navy
2
U.S. Army
1
U.S. Air Force
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
340,000
veterans living in New Jersey
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in New Jersey
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in New Jersey.