News Summary
Costa Mesa-based defense company Anduril Industries has signed a lease for nearly 162,000 square feet at the Harbor Logistics Center in Santa Ana. This marks the largest office lease transaction in Orange County in the last 15 years and represents a significant expansion for the company, which now occupies approximately 1.1 million square feet in the region. The facility will support Anduril’s strategic growth, reflecting the rising demand for innovative defense technologies while also providing enhanced facilities for R&D, manufacturing, and corporate offices.
Santa Ana – Costa Mesa-based defense firm Anduril Industries Inc. has recently signed a lease for nearly 162,000 square feet at the Harbor Logistics Center in Santa Ana, marking another milestone in the company’s expansion efforts. This lease is reported to be the largest office lease transaction in Orange County in the past 15 years and is the largest ever in Costa Mesa.
The specific plans for the newly acquired facility, located at 3100 S. Harbor Blvd., have not been disclosed by Anduril. With this latest lease, the company now occupies a total of approximately 1.1 million square feet across Orange County, including about 72,000 square feet at the Shea Business Center in Santa Ana. This expansion aligns with Anduril’s strategic growth since its inception in 2017.
Harbor Logistics Center is part of the South Coast Technology Center project, which aims to provide light industrial space, corporate offices, research and development areas, manufacturing, and warehousing. The project includes three Class A industrial flex buildings totaling 313,000 square feet. Noteworthy improvements at the site will feature outdoor patios, landscaping, surface parking, electric vehicle charging stations, a community park, and enhancements to nearby streets and sidewalks.
Anduril Industries, founded by entrepreneur Palmer Luckey, operates several facilities across the United States and beyond. This expansion includes a significant project near Columbus, Ohio, where a 5-million-square-foot mega-factory is under construction. The facility is expected to begin producing weapons, sensors, and systems next year. Additional operations include a solid rocket motor factory in Mississippi, a robotic submarine facility in Rhode Island, a manufacturing plant in Georgia, a factory in Australia, and various production facilities in California.
Anduril’s growth trajectory is indicative of its rising prominence in the defense sector. The company initially operated from a modest building near John Wayne Airport before moving to its current campus, The Press, a former printing site of the Los Angeles Times, in Costa Mesa in 2022. The Press complex represents a broader development initiative aimed at transforming a former office complex into a multi-tenant industrial site.
The employment figures for Anduril also reflect its expansion. The company previously anticipated increasing its workforce from 400 employees to 700 by the end of 2021, with projections to reach 1,100 employees by the end of 2022. This growing workforce is supported by significant contracts with the Department of Homeland Security and the Air Force which provide substantial funding for its various projects.
This new lease is not just about space; it’s an important step in Anduril’s long-term development plans. The company’s rapid growth since its founding aligns with the increasing demand for innovative defense technologies and solutions in today’s security landscape. As Anduril continues to establish itself in the defense industry, the impact of its operational footprint in Orange County and beyond is expected to grow, illustrating the firm’s commitment to advancing technology and innovation in national security.
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- Orange County Business Journal: Anduril Expands with Major Santa Ana Industrial Lease
- Wikipedia: Defense Contracting
- Orange County Business Journal: Anduril Signs 313k Sq. Ft. Lease in OC
- Google Search: Anduril Industries
- OC Register: Anduril Lands $1 Billion Defense Contract
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Defense Industry
- Los Angeles Times: Anduril Opening Huge New Headquarters
- Google News: Anduril Industries
- Spectrum News 1: Costa Mesa Defense Company Eyes New Growth
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