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North Carolina

Military-economic footprint of North Carolina (NC)

$18.2B DoD spending79,600 direct jobs2.7% of state economy
14
Total Bases
14
Active Bases
$5.4B
Contract Value
79,600
Direct Jobs

Defense Spending as % of State Economy

2.7%
of North Carolina's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity

Defense spending is a significant factor in North Carolina's economy.

Bases by Branch

4
U.S. Army
3
U.S. Air Force
3
U.S. Marine Corps
2
Army National Guard
1
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Army Reserve

Major Installations

Veteran Population

720,000
veterans living in North Carolina

These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress. North Carolina has one of the largest veteran populations in the nation.

Top Defense Contractors in North Carolina

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

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

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