Hawaii Defense Economy — A Community and Business Resource

With billions of dollars in U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) funding invested in Hawai‘i each year, even small shifts in defense spending can significantly affect the state’s economy. This project, the Hawai‘i Defense Economy website was created to strengthen public understanding of the defense sector’s role in Hawai‘i and to support efforts that build long-term economic resilience across the islands.

The multi-phased project is managed by the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism’s (DBEDT) Business Development and Support Division, and funded by the DoD’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Please send questions or inquires to [email protected].