Vermont
Military-economic footprint of Vermont (VT)
$1.2B DoD spending3,400 direct jobs2.8% of state economy
6
Total Bases
6
Active Bases
$600M
Contract Value
3,400
Direct Jobs
Defense Spending as % of State Economy
2.8%
of Vermont's gross state product comes from Department of Defense activity
Defense spending is a significant factor in Vermont's economy.
Bases by Branch
5
Army National Guard
1
Air National Guard
Major Installations
Veteran Population
42,000
veterans living in Vermont
These men and women served their country — many in wars that were never declared by Congress.
Top Defense Contractors in Vermont
#1Lockheed Martin
#2Raytheon (RTX)
#3Northrop Grumman
#4General Dynamics
#5Boeing
These companies receive billions in DoD contracts, creating economic dependency on military spending in Vermont.