Rhode Island
Military-economic footprint of Rhode Island (RI)
$3.2B DoD spending8,400 direct jobs4.6% of state economy
8
Total Bases
8
Active Bases
$2.4B
Contract Value
8,400
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
4.6%
of Rhode Island's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Rhode Island's economy.
Bases by Branch
3
U.S. Navy
3
Army National Guard
1
Air National Guard
1
U.S. Army Reserve
Major Installations
Veteran Population
60,000
veterans living in Rhode Island
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Rhode Island
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Rhode Island.