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Anduril, Navy Fund $6.6B Submarine Factory Expansion
A new $3.7 billion software-driven shipyard, Arsenal-2, will be constructed in Maryland's Baltimore County by Anduril Industries to produce essential parts for Virginia-class submarines, according to an announcement by President Donald J. Trump and the company. This private investment, combined with a U.S. Navy contract potentially worth $2.9 billion contingent on production results, totals $6.6 billion for the submarine industrial base. The facility, slated to commence operations in 2030 and generate numerous employment opportunities, will employ Anduril's ArsenalOS system for efficient, large-scale vessel construction.
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