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Armada launches 10MW modular data center, Orion. The largest iteration of Armada's Galleon family August 26, 2026 Edge modular data center specialist Armada has launched a 10MW model in its Galleon family of products. Dubbed Orion, this is the most powerful modular data center offering from the company, an almost 10x increase compared to last year's Leviathan launch, which was a 1.77MW modular data center and itself a ~10x increase over the previous offering. Orion is designed to be deployed within existing structures and can be scaled to hundreds of megawatts across distributed sites. It can be co-located with distributed power, including stranded or behind-the-meter power solutions. Each module has compute, networking, power, and cooling, in a prefabricated six-module core that can support up to 2,880 GPUs across 40 racks, and is compatible with Nvidia Blackwell hardware and has Vera Rubin-ready architecture. Units can be delivered within months. "AI infrastructure should be fast to deploy, easy to scale, and sovereign wherever it needs to live," said Dan Wright, co-founder and CEO of Armada. "Orion raises the ceiling on what a single deployment can deliver - ten megawatts per unit, infinitely scalable, in months instead of years. And because our customers own and operate it, on their land and their power, it's infrastructure the cloud can never be: theirs." Armada to support Fossefall's Nordic data center development. Earlier this week, Armada announced it had secured a contract with Nordic-based data center company Fossefall for the deployment of five Leviathan modules. The modular data centers, totaling more than 9MW of capacity, are scheduled to be delivered by Q1 2027. The deal, totaling "several hundred million NOK," will support projects across Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Fossefall said it will will own and operate the GPU infrastructure inside the Leviathans "We selected Armada for its best-in-class technology, proven execution capabilities, and ability to significantly accelerate time to market," said Øyvind Vesterdal, CEO of Fossefall. "We were also keen to work with a strategic partner manufacturing in Europe, to provide a resilient supply chain and reduce exposure to global disruptions. By refining clean energy into high-tech AI capacity, we will ensure national control over critical technology, create a billion-kroner export industry and produce significant local economic benefits." The company raised $230 million in May 2026. At the time, the company announced plans to launch a new production space, known as Galleon Forge One, in partnership with Johnson Controls. Set to span up to 400,000 square feet (37,161 sqm), and expected to create 500 jobs, the new manufacturing plans would enable continuous production of the company's modules. More in construction & site selection.

Johnson Controls International (JCI) partners with Armada for development of Arizona factory. Published on May 20, 2026 at 2:37 pm by catherine talavera in news. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is one of the 8 Best Climate Change Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On May 19, modular data center builder Armada announced that it has entered an agreement with Johnson Controls for the development of the Galleon Forge One factory in Arizona. In a statement, Armada said Galleon Forge One will span up to 400,000 square feet and is projected to create 500 jobs, in addition to additional roles in the domestic supply chain. The company also unveiled a Global Framework Agreement for modular data center systems with Johnson Controls, adding that the latter is also making an investment in the company. Johnson Controls Chief Executive Officer Joakim Weidemanis said the company is working with Armada to rapidly deliver secure modular data centers at scale. He added: "Together, we have already deployed units across the United States and around the world, demonstrating the expertise and global reach required to support mission-critical environments. Johnson Controls' differentiated technology, U.S.-based manufacturing strength and Armada's edge computing expertise will deliver the thermal-critical environments that perform predictably, deploy quickly, and scale with confidence." Of the 25 analyst ratings compiled by CNN, 52% rated Johnson Controls Buy, while 36% assigned a Hold rating. The stock has an average price target of $155, a 14.46% upside from the current price of $135.42. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is engaged in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization. The company helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with precision. While we acknowledge the risk and potential of JCI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than JCI and that has 10,000% upside potential, check out our report about this cheapest AI stock.

Edge computing company Armada raises $230M at $2B valuation. The oversubscribed Series B will support growth as the company invests in modular data center production. Published on May. 20, 2026 Armada, an edge computing company providing modular AI infrastructure, secured $230 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round co-led by Overmatch, BlackRock and 8090 Industries. The company, valued at $2 billion, also announced a framework agreement with Johnson Controls to establish production of Galleon Forge One, a modular data center, at a factory in Arizona. Galleon Forge One will span 400,000 square feet and is expected to create 500 jobs alongside various supply chain roles. Continuous production will commence in summer 2026, starting with Leviathan, Armada's megawatt-scale modular data centers for high-density AI training and inference workloads. In addition to the framework agreement, Armada secured an investment from Johnson Controls that furthers its ability to produce and deploy AI infrastructure where customers need it. "The AI race will not be won by one-off projects," Dan Wright, Armada's co-founder and CEO, said in a statement. "It will be won by the companies and countries that can manufacture, deploy and continuously improve AI infrastructure, with speed, scale and sovereignty. At Galleon Forge One, we will do what America does best: build the industrial base to win." Armada will invest its latest capital injection in supporting its growth initiatives and unlocking capacity for modular data centers.