On top of bringing over 4,000 jobs, the development will also bring in more tax revenue helping schools and roads in the area.
The project, expected to bring over 4,000 new jobs to Ohio by 2035, marks the largest single job creation and new payroll initiative in the state's history.
The facility is projected to contribute nearly $1 billion annually to Ohio’s GDP, generating $2 billion in economic output and $1 billion in labor income every year. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, solidifying Ohio’s role as a hub for advanced manufacturing and defense technology.
Dubbed "Arsenal-1," the $1 billion Pickaway County factory will be the largest job-creation project in Ohio history, state officials say.
The Arsenal-1 project by Anduril Industries is set to bring more than 4,000 workers and 8,500 jobs to Pickaway County, marking the largest job creation initiati
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.
The facility will focus on producing autonomous weapons systems, representing a nearly $900 million investment that is expected to contribute $1 billion annually to Ohio’s economy.
Defense tech company Anduril is investing nearly $1 billion and plans to create 400 jobs in Ohio. How does that compare to the state's other big wins?
Gov. Mike DeWine called it "the single largest job creation and new payroll-generating project in all of Ohio’s history."
Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology company, announced its decision to expand operations to Pickaway County, Ohio, bringing both economic growth and educational opportunities to the region.
The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.