Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) and Armada announced on November 11, 2026, the start of production at Galleon Forge Two, Armada's first European manufacturing facility, located at a Johnson Controls site in Dublin, Ireland.

Key Highlights

  • Production underway: Galleon Forge Two, a 90,000-square-foot facility in Dublin, Ireland, has entered continuous production of sovereign computing infrastructure.
  • First European Leviathan completed: The first modular data center unit built at Galleon Forge Two is destined for Fossefall in Norway.
  • Fossefall order: Fossefall has placed an initial order for five Leviathan modular data centers totaling more than 9 MW, with delivery of all five units expected in the first quarter of 2027.
  • Workforce: The Dublin facility is supported by approximately 700 Johnson Controls engineers, technicians, and other skilled workers, plus additional supply-chain roles.
  • 500 MW capacity target: Armada and Johnson Controls said they aim to reach at least 500 MW of capacity by 2027.
  • Gilbert, Arizona expansion: Galleon Forge One in Gilbert, Arizona is expected to begin continuous production in early 2027 across up to 400,000 square feet, creating more than 500 direct jobs.
  • Australia deployment: WinDC plans to deploy 11 MW of modular data center capacity at renewable-energy sites in Australia.

Galleon Forge Two: Armada and Johnson Controls Launch European Manufacturing for Modular AI Infrastructure

According to the announcement, Galleon Forge Two is the second manufacturing center established by Armada inside a Johnson Controls facility, following Galleon Forge One in Gilbert, Arizona. The Dublin site spans 90,000 square feet and has begun what the companies describe as continuous production of sovereign computing infrastructure, designed and integrated entirely within the facility. The first completed unit, a multi-megawatt modular Leviathan data center, was designed, integrated, and tested at Galleon Forge Two before being designated for delivery to Fossefall in Norway.

The filing states that the Leviathan product combines Armada's sovereign computing infrastructure and software with Johnson Controls' thermal management technology and large-scale manufacturing capabilities. Johnson Controls' thermal portfolio, according to the disclosure, spans coolant distribution units, chillers, and building control systems, and employs water-free cooling technologies intended to reduce energy consumption and noise. Austin Domenici, identified as President of Global Data Center Solutions at Johnson Controls, stated in the release: "We combine that experience with our expertise in thermal management and our large-scale manufacturing capacity, which allows us to perform much of the complex integration work in the factory itself."

The companies disclosed plans for further capacity expansion at a Johnson Controls plant in Edmonton, Canada, in addition to the Arizona and Dublin operations. The Galleon Forge model is described in the filing as replicable, designed to be established "in any nation or region" seeking locally developed sovereign AI infrastructure. Armada, founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Francisco, counts Founders Fund, Lux Capital, Shield Capital, 8090 Industries, and M12 among its investors, according to the release. The filing contains forward-looking statements regarding planned production and future capacity expansion, which Johnson Controls stated "are subject to risks and uncertainties."

What Was Disclosed

Armada and Johnson Controls announced the opening of Galleon Forge Two in Dublin, Ireland, the completion of the first European-built Leviathan unit for Fossefall in Norway, a 500 MW capacity target by 2027, and customer deployments planned in Norway and Australia.