Utah
Military-economic footprint of Utah (UT)
$6.8B DoD spending21,400 direct jobs2.8% of state economy
8
Total Bases
7
Active Bases
$4.2B
Contract Value
21,400
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.8%
of Utah's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Utah's economy.
Bases by Branch
3
U.S. Army
2
Army National Guard
1
U.S. Air Force
1
U.S. Navy
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
130,000
veterans living in Utah
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Utah
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Utah.