Trump Announces Construction Push To Beef Up America’s Military Muscle

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that work is starting on a Maryland shipyard financed by $3.7 billion from defense contractor Anduril, which he described as the biggest new yard in the country since World War II. Located at Sparrows Point in Baltimore County, the site will produce parts for the Navy's Virginia-class attack submarines. The Navy has given Anduril a $2.9 billion contract tied to "demonstrated production outcomes.", according to Daily Wire.

Trump framed the project as evidence that American shipbuilding is recovering, noting that ships once came off the line at a pace of up to four a day while recent builds have averaged 7-15 years. Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said the country is behind on demand.

A U.S. Naval Institute analysis found that over a dozen destroyers plus carriers are tied up supporting Middle East missions. John Polowczyk of the Virginia Ship Repair Association told Forbes that postponed maintenance means less work for repair crews.

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, a Democrat, projected more than 13,000 jobs. Rep. Andy Harris, a Republican, pointed to the One Big Beautiful Bill as the foundation. Gov. Wes Moore called it historic.

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