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Anduril and U.S. Navy Plan $6.6 Billion Maryland Shipyard Facility
By Rhyter Times Desk · 1h ago
Defense technology company Anduril and the U.S. Navy are partnering to construct a $6.6 billion shipyard in Maryland, according to reports from Construction Dive and Manufacturing Dive.
The two trade publications report that the new site, designated Arsenal-2, is planned to produce parts for Virginia-class submarines. The project aligns with the Department of Defense's Project Meridien initiative, an effort co-led by Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey.
How outlets are covering this
The U.S. Navy and Anduril are moving forward with plans for a $6.6 billion shipyard location in Maryland named Arsenal-2. The site is slated to build components for Virginia-class submarines as part of the Department of Defense's Project Meridien program.
Shared reporting
- Anduril and the U.S. Navy are planning to build a $6.6 billion shipyard in Maryland.
- The new facility is named Arsenal-2.
- The site will produce components for Virginia-class submarines.
- The effort follows the Department of Defense's Project Meridien initiative.
- Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey is co-leading Project Meridien.
Why it matters
The venture signals a major push to integrate venture-backed defense firms into heavy naval manufacturing and supply chains.
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- Anduril, US Navy to build $6.6B shipyard in Maryland
Construction dive · 1h ago
- Anduril, US Navy to build $6.6B shipyard in Maryland
Manufacturing dive · 23h ago
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