Critics of the project argue that tax incentives may outweigh the long-term benefits, especially in a sector tied to national defense. Supporters, on the other hand, emphasize the transformative potential of the investment, not only for Pickaway County but for the state’s economy as a whole.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Anduril Industries will be building a new manufacturing plant in Pickaway County that will add more jobs than any previous project in Ohio history.
Anduril Industries, a California-based military tech startup, has chosen Pickaway County south of Columbus as the site of its new $900 million autonomous weapons manufacturing facility.
Dubbed "Arsenal-1," the $1 billion Pickaway County factory will be the largest job-creation project in Ohio history, state officials say.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has announced a major new investment in the state. Defense technology company Anduril Industries will be setting up a new manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, just south of Columbus.
Anduril Industries plans to invest more than $900 million to build the facility on 500 acres in Pickaway County near Rickenbacker International Airport.
Residents in Ashville are working tirelessly to clear snow and ice from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots following a recent snowstorm.
U.S. defense contractor Anduril Industries is preparing to build a massive advanced manufacturing facility in central Ohio.
PICKAWAY COUNTY, OHIO, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio announced today that Anduril Industries, a leader in defense technology, will establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, bringing more than 4,000 new production and service jobs to Ohio by 2035.
Anduril’s factory just south of Rickenbacker International Airport is expected to generate an additional 4,500 jobs among suppliers, services and indirect employment. Overall, the Ohio Department of Development projects $2 billion in economic activity and $800 million in tax revenue, according to a press release.