JobsOhio has approved a $310 million grant to defense contractor Anduril Industries to build “Arsenal 1,” a 5 million‑sq‑ft advanced manufacturing facility near Rickenbacker Airport in Pickaway County. Scheduled to open in July 2026, the plant is projected to create 4,008 jobs and generate more than $530 million in annual payroll over the next decade.

The 30‑year agreement also requires Anduril to invest at least $910.5 million in capital improvements and maintain its commitments for two decades. “Arsenal 1” will specialize in producing military drones and autonomous aerial vehicles, bolstering Ohio’s emerging “silicon corridor” alongside other high-tech investments such as Intel’s chip plant and eVTOL battery production facilities.

This represents the largest single Ohio state grant to date and highlights the state’s strategy of leveraging targeted incentives—including tax credits and development funds—to attract major defense and aerospace projects. 7/9/2025