Trump Administration and Anduril Industries Announce New 'Software-Defined' Shipyard for Attack Submarines

The Trump administration and Anduril Industries unveiled plans on October 6, 2026, for a new 'software-defined' shipyard, dubbed 'Arsenal-2,' in Baltimore County, Maryland, to help build Virginia-class attack submarines for the U.S. Navy. The Navy has awarded Anduril a contract worth up to $2.9 billion, with the company investing an additional $3.7 billion, totaling $6.6 billion in investment. This initiative aims to bolster America's defense industrial base, revitalize manufacturing, create over 13,000 direct and indirect jobs, and generate $2 billion in annual economic output.