Arsenal-2 Shipyard Construction Launch in Sparrows Point
President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced the development of the Arsenal-2 shipyard during a ceremony at its future site in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The project involves a $6.6 billion combined investment from the Navy and Anduril Industries to construct and operate what officials describe as the largest new shipyard of its kind in the United States.
Anduril and Navy investment creates thousands of jobs
The joint venture relies on a $3.7 billion private investment from Anduril Industries paired with a $2.9 billion funding contribution from the Navy. According to administration officials, the project will generate more than 3,100 new jobs in Maryland alongside an estimated 11,000 jobs nationwide.
Military Industrial Base Expansion
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated during the opening ceremony that the new facility is a core component of the arsenal of freedom initiative aimed at rebuilding the U.S. military industrial base. The shipyard is designed to manufacture next-generation naval assets, including autonomous underwater vessels, torpedo tubes, and critical components for Virginia-class attack submarines.
Sparrows Point construction expands maritime defense manufacturing
Construction at the Sparrows Point waterfront begins immediately, with officials projecting significant visible infrastructure progress within a two-year window. The facility aims to expand domestic manufacturing capacity for advanced maritime defense systems to meet 21st-century strategic requirements.
What types of vessels will Arsenal-2 build?
What types of vessels will Arsenal-2 build?
The shipyard will focus on producing next-generation American submarines, autonomous underwater vessels, torpedo tubes, and critical components for Virginia-class attack submarines.
How much are the Navy and private partners investing?
Anduril Industries is investing $3.7 billion in the facility, while the Navy is contributing $2.9 billion, bringing the total project investment to $6.6 billion.
Where is the Arsenal-2 shipyard located?
The facility is being developed at the Sparrows Point industrial site in Maryland.