The White House detailed several high-tech, defense, and energy initiatives in Ohio on October 28, 2026, as part of a broader announcement highlighting economic and political achievements in the state.
Data center and energy investments
According to the White House, Nvidia is financing up to $105 billion for a new Super Intelligence data center located in Pike County, Ohio.
To support data center growth, the Trump Administration stated it formed a public-private partnership with SoftBank Group and SB Energy to build 10 gigawatts of new power generation in southern Ohio. The White House said corporations will pay the costs of data center growth, with the deal including $40 million in community benefits from SB Energy.
Defense and aviation technology
The White House also highlighted defense technology developments, stating that the first Ohio-built Fury fighter drone for the U.S. Air Force rolled off the line in July at Anduril's $910.5 million Arsenal-1 plant in Pickaway County.
Additionally, Electra is investing $850 million to build its first EL9 Ultra Short aircraft production facility in Springfield, which the White House said will create 1,975 new jobs. The White House also announced that Cleveland will host the new U.S. Submarine Component Repair Center.
Context of the announcement
The White House noted these technology and energy developments alongside a range of other non-technology measures in Ohio, including tax relief programs, rural healthcare funding, law enforcement statistics, and traditional manufacturing investments.
Key facts and where they come from
- Nvidia is financing up to $105 billion for a Super Intelligence data center in Pike County, Ohio.
Nvidia is financing up to $105 billion for a new Super Intelligence data center in Pike County.
- A public-private partnership with SoftBank Group and SB Energy aims to build 10 gigawatts of power generation for data centers in southern Ohio.
formed a public-private partnership with SoftBank Group and SB Energy to build 10 gigawatts of new power generation in southern Ohio
- The first Ohio-built Fury fighter drone for the U.S. Air Force rolled off the line at Anduril's Pickaway County plant in July.
The first Ohio-built Fury fighter drone for the U.S. Air Force rolled off the line in July at Anduril’s Arsenal-1 plant in Pickaway County
- Electra is investing $850 million to open an aircraft production facility in Springfield.
Electra is investing $850 million to open its first EL9 Ultra Short aircraft production facility in Springfield
