BRF Defense

BRF is building a regional defense industry cluster in North Louisiana to promote innovation and solve U.S. Air Force challenges while enhancing the economic vitality of the region and state.

BRF’s Defense Mission

Since 2020, BRF has supported Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) by working on initiatives that solve key technology challenges.

AFGSC’s new division, Commercial Capabilities Integration and Transition, works with the Small Business Consulting Corporation, BRF and BRF’s Entrepreneurial Accelerator Program to facilitate the scouting and integration of modern technologies for the betterment of AFGSC and greater Louisiana.

Also under BRF’s Defense Mission is Collaboration Link, a BRF division that builds and manages consortia to promote collaboration among government agencies, industry, universities and the entrepreneurial small business ecosystem.

What we have done to date (FY 2020 – FY 2023)

$95 million in federal funding for AFGSC to solve key commercial technology challenges
Partnered to achieve $220 million in Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Strategic and Tactical Funding Increase (STRATFI) grant awards
90 innovation and technology projects presented to AFGSC
266 high-paying North Louisiana jobs associated with innovation and technology for AFGSC
In the first ever STRATFI contract award for AFGSC, a $26 million partnership was launched in 2023 between Shreveport technology company Outerlink Global Solutions and AFGSC to integrate cutting edge communications equipment to the B-52 Stratofortress.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits Barksdale

Air Force leadership at Barksdale Air Force Base

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