Anduril, Navy Announce $6.6B Maryland Submarine Facility

“Anduril is putting in three point seven billion dollars of its own money, more than the two point nine billion dollar Navy contract.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 9:17 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “Anduril, Navy announce $6.6 billion investment in new Maryland facility to build critical components for submarines”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 9:17 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Maryland, Navy.
BBN covered this story before: Asia Mostly Higher; Kospi Slips as Boeing Wins Navy Jet (October 5).

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Washington ExaminerAnduril, Navy announce $6.6 billion investment in new Maryland facility to build critical components for submarines

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood morning, America! The Washington Examiner reports Anduril will break ground on a Baltimore County, Maryland facility building critical parts for Virginia-class submarines.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMaryland, my brand new favorite state!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnduril is putting in three point seven billion dollars of its own money, more than the two point nine billion dollar Navy contract.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTotal, six point six billion dollars.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe company is spending more than the customer. That's called confidence, Chip. I once did that at a steakhouse on a first date. Worked great.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTwo million square feet, Vera! That's roughly forty strip malls, and I would happily get lost in every single one.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSubmarines built in a place with crab cakes. Finally, a defense project I can respect. Gift from God, honestly.