Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced the approval of significant state tax incentives

Two big projects in Ohio are set to receive millions of dollars in tax breaks to set up shop in the state. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced Monday that the Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved a 2.

Anduril, a California-based defense technology company, will construct Arsenal-1, a state-of-the-art, five-million-square-foot manufacturing facility. As announced by Governor DeWine on Jan. 16, 2025, by 2035, the project is projected to:

Gov. Mike DeWine announced the future of American air power will be built in the State of Ohio. Defense technology firm Anduril Industries is building a new plant in Pickaway County. The governor posted the announcement to X, saying the company would establish a defense technology manufacturing facility.

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.

Anduril Industries to build a significant defense tech facility in Ohio, potentially creating over 4,000 jobs by 2035.

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.

From the Wright brothers to Joby Aviation, Ohio's aerospace history and present was one factor that attracted Anduril's mega-factory for producing drones and autonomous weapons systems.

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

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and JobsOhio announced on Thursday that a defense industrial company is establishing an advanced facility in Pickaway County. California ...

"With its unmatched infrastructure, central location and a world-class manufacturing workforce, Ohio offers the ideal foundation for Arsenal-1," co-founder and CEO Brian Schimpf said. "From aerospace innovation to military research, this state has a proud tradition of advancing American ingenuity."

Kathy Stephens (left), the mother of Anduril co-founder Trae Stephens, chats with Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as U.S. defense contractor Anduril held an event to announce a $1 billion investment in a Pickaway County factory that will employ 4,000 workers making military drones.