- US Army received over 200 proposals and approved 20 for immediate execution
- Four military installations could soon host large-scale data center campuses across America
- All proposed facilities must generate their own power without drawing from local grids
The US Army is exploring plans for new data center developments while attempting to avoid the community resistance that has increasingly confronted major technology companies.
Officials say future projects will involve direct engagement with residents and address concerns surrounding power use, water use, and economic impact.
The US Army received more than 200 responses to a March 2026 call for private-industry ideas on upgrading its infrastructure through new contracting models and public-private partnerships.
Among the proposals received, approximately 120 were considered viable, while about 20 have already entered various stages of execution.
Army officials are now examining plans that could bring data center facilities to four military installations across the United States – potential locations include Fort Bliss in Texas, Fort Hood in Texas, Fort Bragg in North Carolina, and Dugway Proving Ground in Utah.
Unlike many commercial developments that have faced criticism over resource consumption, the Army says proposed facilities must include independent power generation and net-zero water usage plans.
The Army is now holding discussions with residents, utility providers, and private-sector partners before construction decisions are finalized.
Army representatives recently met community members near Fort Bliss alongside El Paso Water, El Paso Electric, and Carlisle, the company interested in developing a facility on nearly 1,400 unused acres.
Col. John Oliver said the Army’s approach differs from private technology…
