On top of bringing over 4,000 jobs, the development will also bring in more tax revenue helping schools and roads in the area.

Critics of the project argue that tax incentives may outweigh the long-term benefits, especially in a sector tied to national defense. Supporters, on the other hand, emphasize the transformative potential of the investment, not only for Pickaway County but for the state’s economy as a whole.

Dubbed "Arsenal-1," the $1 billion Pickaway County factory will be the largest job-creation project in Ohio history, state officials say.

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

Gov. Mike DeWine announced a defense technology company said it will build a new plant in Ohio and bring thousands of jobs.

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.

Pickaway County will be the home of a new advanced defense technology manufacturing facility as early as next summer. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted

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

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced Anduril Industries will be building a new manufacturing plant in Pickaway County that will add more jobs than any previous project in Ohio history.

Defense tech company Anduril is investing nearly $1 billion and plans to create 400 jobs in Ohio. How does that compare to the state's other big wins?

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.