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GlobalFoundries Malta U.S.–Japan fabs

Malta · New York · United States

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GlobalFoundries was selected as technology provider and operator for two new 300mm semiconductor fabs at its Malta, New York site under a U.S.–Japan initiative providing up to $21 billion, with Japan providing the investment; GF expects to break ground on the first fab later in 2026 and to bring it online in 2029.

Figures as stated

capex usdplanned
$21B

As stated by GlobalFoundries ·

"Up to $21 billion in funding" under the U.S.–Japan initiative for both fabs.

GlobalFoundries source
capex usdplanned
$10B

As stated by GlobalFoundries ·

Approximately $10 billion initial investment for the first fab.

GlobalFoundries source

Participants & roles

Catalog timeline

Catalog entry
GlobalFoundries to operate two new Japan-funded fabs in Malta, New York

GlobalFoundries was selected as technology provider and operator for two new 300mm semiconductor fabs at its Malta, New York site under a U.S.–Japan initiative providing up to $21 billion, with Japan providing the investment; GF expects to break ground on the first fab later in 2026 and to bring it online in 2029.

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Source published 14 Oct 2026 · Catalog recorded 15 Oct 2026 · Agent review

Stage history

  1. Announced

    GF announces it will operate two new fabs; groundbreaking on the first is expected later this year.

    GlobalFoundries ↗Agent review