Anduril Announces $3.7 Billion Maryland Submarine Shipyard

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Defense technology firm Anduril Industries unveiled plans for a $3.7 billion shipyard in Maryland that will manufacture major components for Virginia-class attack submarines, with the company citing a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion, according to news reports. The project is expected to generate 3,100 jobs, and the announcement ceremony was attended by President Donald Trump. The new facility—described in one report as a Maryland defense shipyard—represents a significant expansion of Anduril's naval industrial footprint, moving the company beyond its software- and autonomy-focused origins into heavy shipbuilding. The investment comes as the U.S. seeks to expand submarine production capacity amid persistent concerns about shipyard bottlenecks and the industrial base's ability to meet Navy construction targets.

Why it matters：The project signals a new entrant challenging the established defense shipbuilding oligopoly, at a time when submarine production capacity is a strategic bottleneck for the U.S. Navy and its allies.

Key points

  • Anduril plans to invest $3.7 billion in the Maryland shipyard
  • The facility will make major components for Virginia-class attack submarines
  • A U.S. Navy contract worth up to $2.9 billion backs the project and 3,100 jobs are expected

Sources (original reporting)

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