Armada and Johnson Controls Initiate Sovereign AI Production with Galleon Forge Two in Dublin

Armada and Johnson Controls Begin Production at Galleon Forge Two

In a major development for technology manufacturing in Europe, Armada, known for its sovereign SI (System Integration) Infrastructure, together with Johnson Controls, has officially begun production at their latest facility, Galleon Forge Two, located in Dublin, Ireland. This state-of-the-art facility is a significant extension of Armada’s operations, reinforcing the continent's capability to produce sovereign AI infrastructure at scale.

Galleon Forge Two is not just an addition, but a strategic step towards establishing a robust European manufacturing model for AI computing. Following the successful establishment of Galleon Forge One in Gilbert, Arizona, the Dublin facility aims to bring the production of advanced AI infrastructure closer to European consumers, minimizing reliance on imported technology. This manufacturing model is designed to create a repeatable blueprint that any nation or region can adopt, thereby ensuring that AI infrastructure is developed locally, generating jobs and sustaining local economies.

The Galleon Forge Two facility spans an impressive 90,000 square feet and boasts a workforce of about 700 skilled engineers and technicians from Johnson Controls. The facility achieved a remarkable milestone with the completion of its first Leviathan unit, a multi-megawatt modular data center that is destined for deployment in Fossefall, Norway. This represents Europe's first Leviathan constructed directly within its borders, suggesting a shift in how Europe can meet its evolving AI infrastructure needs.

The Leviathan data center combines the advanced sovereign computing capabilities of Armada with Johnson Controls' renowned thermal management technology. This collaboration enables high-density computing while maintaining energy efficiency, which is increasingly critical in today’s technology landscape. The utilization of zero-water cooling technologies within the Leviathan framework serves to lower the environmental impact while managing intensive data workloads, aligning with growing directives towards sustainability in tech industries.

Dan Wright, Co-founder and CEO of Armada, commented on the launch: "The speed of the sovereign AI revolution necessitates a new approach to meet the escalating demands of this field. The Galleon Forge model not only delivers consistent production but is designed for continual expansion, enabling any organization to acquire advanced computing infrastructure built within its local confines. This model guarantees that the infrastructure remains under local governance and control, empowering communities to tailor their own tech solutions."

The expansion plans for Galleon Forge Two also signify Armada's ambition to enhance capacity in 2027. The companies involved have set a target of achieving at least 500 MW of capacity, including several Leviathan units commissioned by Fossefall. This marks the beginning of a more localized approach to large-scale data center production, with aspirations to replicate this success across other nations and regions.

Even as they establish a domestic production infrastructure, partners like Øyvind L. Vesterdal, CEO of Fossefall, highlight the urgent need for advanced computing resources within Europe. He stated, "We require the ability to build advanced computing infrastructure swiftly and collaboratively. Working alongside Armada and Johnson Controls, we foresee a standardized and modular approach that simplifies development timelines. The Nordic region is uniquely positioned with access to clean energy and the political stability necessary for AI projects."

The momentum isn't just limited to Europe. In Australia, another client, WinDC, is mobilizing its resources to deploy 11 MW of modular data center capacity adjacent to renewable energy sites, emphasizing the importance of bringing AI infrastructure directly to renewable energy sources instead of waiting for grid expansions. Andrew Sjoquist, Founder and CEO of WinDC, remarked on the necessity of aligning computational capabilities with renewable energy generation to facilitate the country's green transition.

Overall, the advent of Galleon Forge Two represents a transformative leap in local manufacturing for AI technology, essentially democratizing access to vital infrastructure capable of supporting the burgeoning demands of artificial intelligence. Armada and Johnson Controls are paving the way for not only more robust technological capacities in Europe but also setting a precedent for a new, localized, and sovereign approach to data infrastructure production.

This operation stands to reshape the economic landscape of the tech industry in Europe, establishing a foundation for a future where countries can rely on their own resources to foster innovation and technological independence.