Anduril Selects Ohio for Arsenal-1, a Hyperscale Defense Factory
Slice of Manufacturing Team
Jan 31, 2025
Key Highlights:
- Anduril invests $1 billion to build Arsenal-1, a hyperscale weapons manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio.
- 4,000 direct jobs created in the largest single job-creation project in Ohio’s history.
- Arsenal-1 will produce tens of thousands of autonomous military systems annually.
- Located near Rickenbacker Airport for rapid military deployment.
- 500+ acres available for future expansion, reinforcing Ohio’s role in defense manufacturing.
Source: Direct
Quotes
“ “Arsenal-1 will set the standard for how we respond to the challenges of the future fight. Ohio’s infrastructure and talent pool make it the ideal home for this historic effort to rebuild the arsenal of democracy.” ”
Brian Schimpf, CEO at Anduril
Why This Matters:
Anduril’s decision to build Arsenal-1 in Ohio marks a historic transformation in the U.S. defense industrial base, ensuring faster and scalable production of autonomous systems and weapons. The $1 billion private investment not only secures national defense readiness but also boosts Ohio’s economy by creating thousands of high-paying jobs. With its world-class infrastructure and skilled workforce, Ohio is poised to become a hub for defense innovation, reinforcing the U.S. and its allies' deterrence capabilities amid rising global threats.
