Anduril Industries is set to launch its massive Arsenal-1 weapons manufacturing plant in Columbus, Ohio.
Assembly lines expected to become operational within weeks, founder Palmer Luckey revealed to Axios. The facility, designed for rapid mass production of advanced aerial and maritime drone systems, is progressing ahead of its original July 2026 target.
The final site survey is underway, while the first main building—spanning about 1 million square feet—has been completed. Exterior construction on a second building is also finished.
Located adjacent to Rickenbacker Airport, Arsenal-1 provides direct access to two 12,000-foot runways and features a 75-acre private apron that can accommodate military-scale aircraft. This location ensures swift delivery of components and systems to customers, a press release stated.
Once fully scaled, the facility will cover …
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