Fact-check · Oct 6, 2026 · Donald Trump
“The $6,600,000,000 initiative when check hyperscale automation worked Robotics, and sensor systems directly into naval production.”
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What the record shows
Arsenal-2 represents a $6.6 billion combined investment: $3.7 billion private capital from Anduril Industries plus up to $2.9 billion Navy contract for Virginia-class submarine components, announced October 6, 2026.
The $6.6 billion figure is confirmed by White House and Anduril official announcements. The facility will manufacture submarine components using automation and digital manufacturing.
Sources
- Anduril wins $6.6B Navy deal to boost Virginia-class submarine output
- Anduril, US Navy invest $6.6 billion to boost submarine parts production By Reuters
- White House, Anduril announce plans for new ‘software-defined’ shipyard to help build attack submarines
- Multibillion-dollar investment to expand submarine production in Sparrows Point
- Trump turns to emerging tech giant in multi-billion bid to ramp up US submarine production
- Anduril to Build $3.7 Billion 'Arsenal-2' Shipyard in Maryland, Backed by Up to $2.9 Billion Navy Contract
From: President Trump Delivers Remarks, Oct. 6, 2026
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