US Defense Contractor to Build ‘Hyperscale’ Weapons Manufacturing Facility in Ohio

Anduril Industries said the development will create more than 4,000 direct jobs in the state.
US Defense Contractor to Build ‘Hyperscale’ Weapons Manufacturing Facility in Ohio
This image provided by Anduril Industries shows a rendering of a manufacturing facility Anduril Industries is preparing to build in central Ohio state officials announced Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025.Anduril Industries via AP
Katabella Roberts
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U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries unveiled plans on Jan. 16 to build an advanced “hyperscale” manufacturing facility in Columbus, Ohio, aimed at increasing the scale and speed at which autonomous systems and weapons can be produced for both the United States and its allies.

The Cosa Mesa, California-based defense technology company said in a statement that it plans to begin constructing the manufacturing facility, called “Arsenal-1,” once state and local approvals are secured, after which manufacturing will begin in July 2026.
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