COLUMBUS, OH—Anduril Industries, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, has selected Columbus, Ohio, as the site for Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility. This initiative is designed to revolutionize the scale and speed of autonomous systems and weapons production for the United States and its allies.

The $1 billion investment by Anduril represents the largest single job-creation project in Ohio’s history, promising over 4,000 direct jobs and an additional 8,500 indirect jobs. Located next to Rickenbacker Airport, the 5-million-square-foot facility will leverage its proximity to extensive logistics infrastructure, including military-scale runways, to enable efficient production and distribution. Arsenal-1 will feature a software-driven manufacturing platform, Arsenal OS, which integrates design, development, and production processes to allow mass production and rapid adaptation to evolving defense needs.

The facility is expected to begin production in July 2026, pending regulatory approvals, and positions Ohio as a leader in advanced defense manufacturing while providing a foundation for long-term growth and scalability. Learn more about Anduril Industries.