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flag On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Navy and Alabama opened a $2.4 billion AI-driven submarine parts factory to boost naval readiness and domestic defense production.

flag On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Navy and Alabama leaders opened Factory 4 in Cherokee, a $2.4 billion submarine component manufacturing facility powered by AI and automation. flag Led by Hadrian with $1.5 billion in private investment and $900 million in federal funding, the site will produce parts for Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines, aiming to cut supply chain delays and boost naval readiness. flag The project, part of the Navy’s Golden Fleet strategy, is expected to create up to 1,000 high-quality jobs with workers trained in as little as 30 days. flag It marks a major step in rebuilding the domestic defense industrial base and enhancing America’s maritime dominance.

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