On top of bringing over 4,000 jobs, the development will also bring in more tax revenue helping schools and roads in the area.

The Arsenal-1 project by Anduril Industries is set to bring more than 4,000 workers and 8,500 jobs to Pickaway County, marking the largest job creation initiati

The project, expected to bring over 4,000 new jobs to Ohio by 2035, marks the largest single job creation and new payroll initiative in the state's history.

Dubbed "Arsenal-1," the $1 billion Pickaway County factory will be the largest job-creation project in Ohio history, state officials say.

A "hearty Ohio breakfast" led a defense contractor to decided to build a 5-million-square-foot weapons factory in Pickaway County.

Defense tech company Anduril is investing nearly $1 billion and plans to create 400 jobs in Ohio. How does that compare to the state's other big wins?

The facility will focus on producing autonomous weapons systems, representing a nearly $900 million investment that is expected to contribute $1 billion annually to Ohio’s economy.

The Arsenal 1 plant, which will employ 4,000 workers, will start its high-tech production in July 2026.

PICKAWAY COUNTY, OHIO, Jan. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and JobsOhio announced today that Anduril Industries, a leader in defense technology, will establish an advanced manufacturing facility in Pickaway County, bringing more than 4,000 new production and service jobs to Ohio by 2035.

Critics of the project argue that tax incentives may outweigh the long-term benefits, especially in a sector tied to national defense. Supporters, on the other hand, emphasize the transformative potential of the investment, not only for Pickaway County but for the state’s economy as a whole.

Gov. Mike DeWine announced a defense technology company said it will build a new plant in Ohio and bring thousands of jobs.