# Anduril Deploys Robotics at Baltimore County Shipyard

Anduril and Gecko Robotics are partnering to deploy robotic non-destructive testing, inspection technology, AI-enabled software, and automated quality assurance for submarine components at Anduril’s planned Arsenal-2 shipyard in Baltimore County, Maryland, and at an Anduril facility in Orange County, California. The work is part of a stated $6.6 billion investment in submarine-component production, including up to $2.9 billion from the Navy; initial Arsenal-2 operations are planned for 2030. The announcement describes a company partnership, not a government contract or solicitation.

- The planned expansion could create demand for robotic inspection, production-quality assurance, and related shipbuilding capabilities as the submarine industrial base grows.
- Companies offering non-destructive testing, AI-enabled inspection, and manufacturing support can assess how their capabilities fit the planned facilities and submarine-component production needs.
- Procurement teams should distinguish this private-sector partnership and broader investment from a competed Navy award; the announcement does not provide a solicitation, contract value for Gecko’s work, or proposal deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Navy (Navy)

### Vendors
- Anduril (Developer of the Arsenal-2 shipyard and manufacturing facilities)
- Gecko Robotics (Robotics, inspection technology, and AI-enabled software provider under a company partnership)

### Sources
- [Anduril Partners With Gecko Robotics For Arsenal-2 Shipyard Testing - Defense Daily](https://www.defensedaily.com/anduril-partners-with-gecko-robotics-for-arsenal-2-shipyard-testing/business-financial) - Defense Daily
- [Gecko Robotics, Anduril team up for new Baltimore County shipyard - Breaking Defense](https://breakingdefense.com/2026/10/gecko-robotics-anduril-team-up-for-new-baltimore-county-shipyard) - Breaking Defense