Barksdale Air Force Base to Receive Billions in Funding from 2026 NDAA

The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) allocates significant funding for Barksdale Air Force Base, as announced by Louisiana Senator Dr. Bill Cassidy. Key allocations include $116 million for the Weapons Generation Facility, $18 million for personnel housing, and $2.2 million for design work on a Child Development Center.

Additionally, $931 million is designated for the modernization of the B-52 bomber. The NDAA also aims to enhance collaboration between LSUHS, Barksdale, and Overton Brooks VA Medical Center through a Military-Civilian Medical Surge Program and includes provisions for the Air Force Global Strike Command and funding for Medium to Large Unmanned Surface Vessels. The act is pending President Trump's signature.