What happened
President Trump has announced a new Navy shipyard in Sparrows Point, Maryland. The announcement was made during a speech at Anduril Industries' Tradepoint Atlantic facility, where the company unveiled plans to build the shipyard near Baltimore.
Anduril Industries CEO Brian Schimpf spoke before Trump, announcing the new shipyard and plans to collaborate with the Naval Academy in Annapolis. The shipyard will reportedly focus on the development of autonomous undersea vehicles.
The visit comes as the US Army plans to establish a new autonomous systems command to support the development of autonomous technologies in warfare. The Navy is also incorporating autonomous systems into its operations, with Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao stating that the technology will help the military maintain its lethal edge.
Trump's speech was attended by Navy midshipmen and officers, and was livestreamed at 4 pm ET. The event marked a significant announcement for the development of autonomous military technology in the US.
