STRIKEWERX News

Aug 21, 2026 ROTC Cadets government collaboration delivers results on UAS threat analysis  By Sean Green | STRIKEWERX Facilitation and Outreach Manager BOSSIER CITY, La. — U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets spent their summer working to enhance Air Force... Read article →

Aug 14, 2026 AFGSC tests munition loader defense tech to upgrade B-52 operations A modification kit for the ADU-468 hydraulic munitions loader was tested at Barksdale AFB, La., July 2. Not only is this piece of equipment better, it maintains safe operation by... Read article →

Jul 29, 2026 EOD Airmen get innovative training through government collaboration The loading screen of new training technology for Air Force Global Strike Command Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen as created through a partnership between the command, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the... Read article →

Jul 10, 2026 Inaugural EARL Cup showcases next generation defense technology for training aircrews B-52 Stratofortress pilots at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., participated in the EARL Cup on June 22-26, a first of its kind aerial refueling competition that demonstrated how objective performance... Read article →

Jun 24, 2026 Five universities prototype defense innovation for Air Force Global Strike Command Louisiana Tech University students deliver a heads-up display for a mask as part of the senior design project program at STRIKEWERX in the Cyber Innovation Center, Bossier City, Louisiana, May 21.... Read article →

Jun 1, 2026 Global Strike expands Fellowship program for defense tech projects STRIKEWERX Director Russ Mathers speaks to the crowd for a special signing ceremony celebrating South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students joining the Air Force Global Strike National Security... Read article →

May 19, 2026 STRIKEWERX supports Bossier STEM education with Air Force Scholars Program Haughton High School Senior Charly McAnn and Bossier High School Junior Quinton Hodge sign their letters of intent to join STEM education programs supporting Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony... Read article →

May 11, 2026 B-52 sustainment and maintainers supported by innovative defense equipment Airmen at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, test the new B-52 Stratofortress drag chute stand prototype April 9, 2026. The new stand will reduce shipping footprint and time to assemble/disassemble... Read article →

Apr 20, 2026 STRIKEWERX defense innovation informs Global Strike data analytics By Sean Green | STRIKEWERX Facilitation and Outreach Manager BOSSIER CITY, La. — STRIKEWERX, the innovation hub for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), has provided a defense innovation that... Read article →

Mar 2, 2026 2025: A year of delivering innovative technology to warfighters Visitors to the STRIKEWERX Innovation Lab in the Cyber Innovation Center Bossier City, La., test out the Experiential Air Refueling Lightweight simulator. This prototype that teaches air refueling was one... Read article →

Nov 19, 2025 STRIKEWERX helps prototype solution to improve Global Strike readiness STRIKEWERX Innovation Lab Manager Aaron Finney and Transhield’s Jorge Martinez test the fitting of an internal cover for the B-52 Stratofortress power cart with Aerial Ground Equipment Airmen at Barksdale... Read article →

Oct 30, 2025 Cybersecurity Requirements Are Changing for Defense Contractors. Is Your Organization Ready for CMMC? The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a new framework developed by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) to better protect sensitive information between the DoW and the Defense Industrial... Read article →