Anduril to Build $1 Billion Autonomous Weapons Factory in Ohio

The 5-million-square-foot Arsenal-1 facility will create 4,000 jobs and focus on advanced manufacturing of drones and military systems by 2035.

Anduril Industries announced plans to construct a $1 billion manufacturing facility, Arsenal-1, in Columbus, Ohio, near Rickenbacker International Airport.
The 5-million-square-foot facility will focus on producing autonomous military systems, including drones and missiles, with production expected to begin in July 2026.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine described Arsenal-1 as the largest job creation project in the state's history, with 4,000 jobs projected by 2035.
The facility will utilize advanced software-driven manufacturing, including Anduril's Lattice OS, to enable flexible, high-speed production of various defense systems.
State and local incentives, including tax credits and grants, are part of the deal to attract Anduril, contributing to Ohio's growing high-tech industrial sector.