About Us

The George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex (BCDC) is a national hub for accelerating defense and security innovation. Located at the Texas A&M University System’s RELLIS Campus, BCDC brings together world-class researchers, advanced facilities, and strategic partners to develop and transition technologies that matter.

We support rapid prototyping, testing, and integration across a wide range of domains. Our collaborative ecosystem shortens the path from discovery to deployment, enabling real-world impact through cross-disciplinary expertise.

Guided by the legacy of President George H.W. Bush and the core values of service and leadership, BCDC is committed to advancing capabilities that strengthen national security and serve the greater good.

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Expertise

We accelerate

national security innovation.

Directed Energy
Research

Advancing directed energy through integrated simulation, experimentation, and novel diagnostics to enhance prediction and operational performance.

Hypersonics
Research

Delivering national-scale hypersonic test and evaluation capabilities to accelerate development, validation, and technology readiness.

Engineering Materials
Research

Accelerating the development and deployment of next-generation materials through cutting-edge manufacturing, processing, and multi-scale testing.

Autonomy & Networks
Research

Enabling coordinated air-ground operations through resilient, real-time networks and multi-robot systems for human-machine teaming.

Test & Evaluation

Recreating mission-relevant environments to evaluate and refine systems across air, ground, and cyber domains for maximum operational effectiveness.

modeling &
Simulation

Driving innovation through immersive digital design and simulation to accelerate development and enhance mission readiness.

The BCDC

Is a living Laboratory