South Dakota
Military-economic footprint of South Dakota (SD)
$1.8B DoD spending6,800 direct jobs2.8% of state economy
6
Total Bases
6
Active Bases
$600M
Contract Value
6,800
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.8%
of South Dakota's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in South Dakota's economy.
Bases by Branch
4
Army National Guard
1
U.S. Air Force
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
65,000
veterans living in South Dakota
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in South Dakota
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in South Dakota.