Trump Announces $3.7 Billion Anduril Shipyard for Nuclear Submarine Components
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President Donald Trump announced Anduril Industries will invest $3.7 billion in Arsenal-2, a new Maryland shipyard producing components for Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarines. The U.S. Navy separately awarded Anduril a contract worth up to $2.9 billion, bringing the project’s combined potential value to $6.6 billion.
Why it matters
The project is designed to expand U.S. submarine-production capacity amid growing demand from the Navy and commitments under the AUKUS security partnership. It is expected to create 3,100 direct jobs and support more than 11,000 additional jobs
What's next
Permitting and site preparation will begin immediately, followed by construction once approvals are secured. Initial operations are targeted for 2030, with Anduril eventually aiming to manufacture larger submarine modules and hull sections.
Key dates
- 6 Oct 2026 → $3.7 billion Arsenal-2 investment announced
- U.S. Navy awards contract worth up to $2.9 billion
- Site preparation and permitting begin
- Construction follows
- 2030: Initial operations expected
- Production expands progressively thereafter.
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Sources
- Associated PressView original →