A major defense contractor is set to build a massive new shipyard in Maryland, backed by a nearly $3 billion federal contract to produce critical components for the U.S. Navy’s submarine fleet. The project, part of a broader push to expand domestic defense manufacturing, will occupy over 2 million square feet and generate thousands of jobs in the state. With construction already underway, the facility—dubbed Arsenal-2—marks a significant investment in both military capability and local industry. The move underscores growing private-sector involvement in meeting Pentagon production demands.
Defense contractor Anduril is planning to invest $3.7 billion into a new shipyard in Sparrows Point, Baltimore, to manufacture parts for Virginia-class submarines. The company secured up to a $2.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to help establish the 2 million square-foot facility, dubbed Arsenal-2, that will create more than 3,000 jobs in Maryland. ...
