Armenia is positioning itself as a major AI infrastructure hub as Firebird expands a data center in Hrazdan that is scheduled to reach 300 megawatts and more than 70,000 Nvidia chips by the end of 2027. One-fifth of its computing capacity is reserved for Armenian research, government and startup users, while the rest will serve international companies including Perplexity AI. The project reflects years of efforts by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government to build technology ties with the US while reducing dependence on Russia. Nvidia’s engagement with Armenia began in 2019, and the company established a local presence in 2022. US export licenses for advanced chips became part of negotiations surrounding a preliminary peace accord with Azerbaijan and a proposed transport corridor known as the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity. The treaty has not yet been signed. Armenia’s expansion is supported by its engineering base and semiconductor history, but the projects still require US approvals and major investments in power, cooling, infrastructure and regulatory capacity.