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 facility is projected to contribute nearly $1 billion annually to Ohio’s GDP, generating $2 billion in economic output and $1 billion in labor income every year. Construction is expected to begin in the coming months, solidifying Ohio’s role as a hub for advanced manufacturing and defense technology.

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.

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

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

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.

Anduril Industries plans to invest more than $900 million to build the facility on 500 acres in Pickaway County near Rickenbacker International Airport.

Anduril Industries, a leading defense technology company, announced its decision to expand operations to Pickaway County, Ohio, bringing both economic growth and educational opportunities to the region.

Ross County is the second largest county area-wise in the state of Ohio only coming in second to Ashtabula. How else does Ross County compare when it comes to surrounding counties? Data from the United States Census Bureau helps us find out.