Located in the heart of downtown Lawton and just minutes from Fort Sill, the FISTA offers over 650,000 square feet of secure, reconfigurable space for tenants across defense, technology, education, and advanced manufacturing. Whether you’re launching a startup or scaling a major capability, our facility is designed to meet your mission — and grow with it.
Custom or Ready-to-go operational suites for office, lab, manufacture, etc.
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Public labs and learning space for makers and students.
Public Labs to Explore and Learn
Conference, meeting, and event space for small groups to global gatherings.
Where Big Ideas Meet Big Audiences
Need space that works the way you do? The FISTA offers build-to-suit opportunities for growing tenants that require flexibility, privacy, or specialized environments. From cleared lab space to modular engineering floors, we’ll work with you to design a footprint that supports your growth without overcommitting on square footage or cost.
FISTA’s move-in-ready suites are ideal for startups, remote program teams, or early-stage contractors who need secure, professional space with plug-and-play functionality. These offices are sized for teams of 1–30+ and include shared amenities and facility support services.
Cache Middle School
What could have felt overwhelming quickly turned into a day of discovery and joy thanks to the incredible FISTA STEM team. They not only modeled lessons and guided our teachers, but also engaged our students
Oklahoma State University OAIRE STEM Coordinator
Thank you so much for your help! It was such a great event to partner with the team at the FISTA! You were a rockstar and we appreciate you so much!
Mayor - Lawton, OK
By creating jobs today and preparing the next generation to fill them tomorrow, FISTA is building opportunity right here at home. Our kids can grow, learn, and succeed without having to leave the community they love. That’s the future we want for Lawton families, and FISTA is helping make it a reality.
Oklahoma Chair of Appropriations
I’m proud to support FISTA’s mission to create an innovative environment that drives the modernization of the war-fighting landscape. Our investment in advanced research, technology development, and industry collaboration ensures that we’re not only meeting today’s defense challenges but shaping the future of national security.
Raytheon Site Executive Lawton/Ft. Sill & Director, Air Defense Artillery Association
FISTA is one of those rare places where ideas don’t just get talked about. They get built. It’s collaboration in its purest form, bringing together the right people to solve real problems that matter to the Army, to Oklahoma, and to the nation.
Director AV (BlueHalo) at FISTA
Partnering with FISTA connects [us] to a powerful defense innovation ecosystem, giving visibility with Army decision-makers and access to business development opportunities. [We benefit] from specialized facilities, a skilled talent pipeline, and stronger alignment with ADA and C-UAS missions. This partnership accelerates growth, collaboration, and impact within the defense community.
Built for dialogue, briefings, and decision-making
The FISTA includes dedicated spaces for classified and unclassified meetings, technical demonstrations, and multi-agency collaborations.
These rooms are equipped to support high-stakes conversations in a controlled, comfortable environment.
Collaboration Spaces Include:
– Secure admin and meeting areas (with secure access paths)
– Tiered briefing room with A/V integration
– Sound-insulated breakout rooms and whiteboard-equipped work bays
More than a space—it’s an ecosystem
Beyond desks and drywall, The FISTA offers tenants access to shared infrastructure that accelerates work, encourages interaction, and supports growth.
Specialty Amenities Include:
– Access to the Internet- 2 supercomputer and secure fiber network ensuring data security and high-speed service
– Two anechoic chambers designed to cater to industry demands, including one accommodating tracked vehicles like the M1 Abrams
– Secure parking facilities providing a safe and controlled environment for valuable assets
– Prototyping lab and manufacturing facilities
– Concierge services assisting with workspace setup and integration
– Open dining to foster conversations and experimentation
Meet. Present. Collaborate with impact.
FISTA’s Conference Center is the ideal venue for teams, partners, and community leaders who need a professional setting to share ideas and make decisions. With flexible layouts, built-in technology, and secure support services, the center is designed to host everything from private briefings to large-scale events.
Conference Space Includes:
– Multiple rooms with configurable seating (boardroom, classroom, or theater style)
– Integrated audiovisual systems with projection, displays, and sound
– High-speed wired and wireless internet connectivity
– On-site support and access to shared amenities
The FISTA provides several publicly-available resources for creators and students to level up their STEM and invention skills. Because today’s tinkerers are tomorrow’s engineers, analysts, and leaders — and they’re already walking our halls.
The FISTA isn’t just where innovation happens — it’s where innovation is shared. Our facility features high-tech event spaces designed to host conferences, industry meetups, STEM fairs, trainings, and strategic gatherings of all kinds.
Inside our walls, startups share space with seasoned contractors; students pass engineers in the hallway; and military decision-makers drop in for demos or development meetings. Innovation accelerates with proximity and community.
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