COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- When defense systems manufacturer Anduril opens its Ohio plant next year, Pickaway County could supply weaponry across the globe.
Anduril hopes to begin manufacturing autonomous drones and aerial weapons at Arsenal-1, its Pickaway County plant, by July 2026. Anduril said its goal for the Ohio plant is to "rebuild the arsenal" and equip the U.S. with improved defense weaponry. Although Anduril primarily contracts with the U.S., spokespersons said Arsenal-1 will support allied nations' defense systems too.
"Anduril's work supports the United States Department of Defense and its allies and partners around the world," an Anduril spokesperson said. "We coordinate with the U.S. government and comply with U.S. policy to ensure that we only sell to countries the United States deems appropriate."
Anduril is headquartered in the U.S., but has offices in the U.K., Australia, South Korea and Taiwan. In June, Anduril Senior Vice President of Strategy Zachary Mears told NBC4's Colleen Marshall that the defense company ascribes to the view that it is "providing capabilities to defend the West."
Thousands of kids’ childcare threatened as federal child care closures hit OhioAnduril appears to be interested in defending "the West" conceptually, not just geographically, as evidenced by increased operations in the east Pacific. In August, Anduril announced expanded partnerships with Taiwan and South Korea. Anduril also has contracts with Singapore's defense agency and Japan's maritime defense force.
Anduril said it is "deepening its commitment" to Taiwan to defend the island against growing threats. According to the Defense Department, China has been encroaching on Taiwan in recent years. Anduril's increased presence includes a new, permanent office in Taiwan and the delivery of munitions.
Anduril also strengthened ties with South Korea in August, opening a new office in Seoul and expanding its operations. The company said it will double its headcount in South Korea by August 2026. Anduril also signed a manufacturing contract with Korean Air to co-develop unmanned aerial systems.
Also in the Pacific, Anduril announced an enormous contract with the Royal Australian Navy earlier this year. Anduril will provide a fleet of Ghost Shark submarines through the $1.12 billion contract, equipping Australia with extra-large autonomous submarines. However, at least some of the defense systems will be made at a new plant in Australia, which opened Oct. 31.
Anduril has been operating in the U.K. since 2019, just two years after it was founded. The company has rapidly expanded its work with the U.K., and has been reportedly lobbying to collaborate further. According to Bloomberg, Anduril has also been considering opening a new factory in the U.K.
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Anduril has also supplied advanced attack drones to Ukraine for some time. Anduril founder and CEO Palmer Luckey said Anduril had hardware and people in Ukraine two weeks into Russia's invasion. See previous coverage of Anduril's supply in Ukraine and its connection to Ohio in the video player above.
Anduril also contracts with foreign defense companies, which in turn help defend foreign countries. In June, Anduril announced it would supply rocket motors and bombs to Saab, a Swedish aerospace and defense company. Anduril has also partnered with a German-based company to present at a trade show in Paris. Generally speaking, the company hopes to offer defenses to many European countries.
Construction on Arsenal-1 is already underway, and Anduril hopes to begin manufacturing by next July.
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