Trump announces $6.6bn defense shipyard owned by top Republican donor’s firm
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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Baltimore category. Published on October 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Aram Roston in Baltimore county. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Baltimore category. Published on October 6, 2026 • Originally reported by Aram Roston in Baltimore county. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Baltimore project to be partly funded by US government but owned by defense firm Anduril, founded by Palmer Luckey
Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the opening of a new $6.6bn shipbuilding factory in Baltimore, partly funded by the US government but owned by Anduril Industries, a politically connected defense company.
Trump’s appearance at a currently unused shipyard in Sparrows Point is a boost to Anduril, whose founder, Palmer Luckey, is a major GOP campaign fundraiser. Luckey has hosted campaign fundraisers for at least 20 Republican politicians, including Trump, the Guardian reported in August. He has given $5.9m to Republican causes since 2017.
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