National Security
Advancing national security through defense, infrastructure, and resilience at Texas Tech University.
House Bill 5092
Expanding Texas Tech’s national security research.
About the Complex
During World War II, Texas Tech supported the war effort by providing housing and pre-flight training for more than 1,250 Air Corps students at this site.
Today, that legacy continues, positioning Texas Tech at the forefront of advancing national security. While the mission has evolved, the impact remains the same: strengthening the safety and resilience of our nation.
The Texas Tech University Reese National Security Complex (RNSC), a former U.S. Air Force base, offers a uniquely controlled environment for advanced research and testing. With an isolated power source and proximity to cyber-physical infrastructure, RNSC enables critical innovation across security, energy, and infrastructure systems.
2000+
acres of land
10 miles
from main campus
Institutional Centers & Programs
RNSC brings together leading research centers and programs focused on solving today’s most pressing infrastructure and security challenges.
The Critical Infrastructure Security Institute (CISI) leads efforts to address evolving cybersecurity threats impacting essential systems and services.
The Global Laboratory for Energy Asset Management & Manufacturing (GLEAMM) focuses on identifying and addressing grid vulnerabilities to strengthen national energy security.
The National Wind Institute (NWI) is a world-class research facility specializing in atmospheric measurement, energy systems, and wind engineering.
EMP Test Site
A newly funded Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) testing site dedicated to strengthening infrastructure resilience against pulse-based threats.
The Institute of Environmental and Human Health (TIEHH) addresses environmental threats through advanced toxicology and chemical research.
CITEI
The Critical Infrastructure Telecom Ecosystem Incubator (CITEI) advances secure communications systems and digital resilience through innovative telecom research.
10,500 foot-runway
6,500 foot-runway
292,000+ sq. ft.
Partner with Us for a Secure Future
Have a question or interested in working together? We’d love to hear from you. Reach out to explore partnership opportunities or learn more about RNSC and how we can collaborate.
Reese National Security Complex
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.2011 -
Email
webmaster@ttu.edu