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flag Google plans a major AI data center on Christmas Island, backed by Australia’s Defense Department, to boost military surveillance and communications.

flag Google is building a major AI data centre on Christmas Island, a remote Australian territory, under a cloud deal with Australia’s Department of Defence. flag The project, in advanced talks, aims to leverage the island’s strategic location for military command and surveillance, particularly monitoring Chinese naval activity. flag A subsea cable to Darwin, built by U.S. firm SubCom, will boost resilient communications, reducing reliance on vulnerable satellites. flag Google is negotiating land leases near the airport and energy access via a local mining company. flag While details on cost and scale remain unknown, officials stress community support depends on improved infrastructure, jobs, and economic benefits for the island’s 1,600 residents. flag The move aligns with growing U.S.-Australia defense cooperation and regional military exercises.

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