Leonardo DRS Establishes $120M Naval Manufacturing Hub in Goose Creek, SC
Leonardo DRS has opened a $120 million naval manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina, dedicated to producing components for the U.S. Navy's Columbia-class submarines. The 140,000-square-foot site is expected to create over 60 skilled jobs and enhance production capacity, with operations ramping up in the coming years and plans for future expansions into the 2050s. This initiative aims to support the Navy's shipbuilding requirements and contribute to local economic growth.

Leonardo DRS has inaugurated a $120 million naval power and propulsion manufacturing facility in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The 140,000-square-foot site will produce and test components for the U.S. Navy's Columbia-class submarines, supporting the Navy's ongoing shipbuilding requirements.
The facility aims to enhance production capacity and streamline manufacturing processes, with operations expected to ramp up in the coming years. The project is anticipated to create over 60 skilled jobs and is designed to contribute to local economic growth through tax revenue and job opportunities. Future expansions are planned to further increase manufacturing capacity, with production expected to continue into the 2050s and beyond.




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