In the chaos of austere and forward-deployed environments—remote and infrastructure-poor locations where military and law enforcement personnel must operate without traditional support—one of the greatest threats isn’t just the enemy, but the lack of reliable communication. Traditional networks are fragile, easily disrupted, and often nonexistent in these high-risk areas, leaving

Critical infrastructure and systems, such as power grids, water utilities, transportation networks, and communication systems, help keep our everyday life in motion. Unfortunately, because of their importance, they are often targeted by physical and cyberattacks by those looking to cause disruption, make a political statement, or sow chaos. Recent political

At the recent Global Special Operations Forces (GSOF) Modern Warfare Week, a groundbreaking demonstration showcased the future of battlefield operations. Organized by AgEagle, Draxxon, goTenna, Legionarius, and Zignal Labs, the live demonstration brought together a variety of advanced technologies that are redefining tactical operations in modern warfare. The demonstration revolved

By leveraging the capabilities of remotely monitored Internet of Things (IoT) sensor technologies, the US military can potentially empower tactical operators by allowing them to shift their focus from mundane, repetitive tasks. Instead of traveling to austere environments to check fuel gauges or some other metric that can be monitored

Last month, goTenna and EVERYWHERE Communications announced a partnership that would integrate their solutions to enable assured access to situational awareness data from mobile mesh networks and the Iridium Satellite network to any location on Earth.  The combined EVERYWHERE and goTenna solution will leverage two best-in-class technologies to connect tactical

It’s universally accepted that communications are critical for the success of military, law enforcement, and emergency response missions. Voice, text, video, or data are needed to coordinate activities, request assistance, receive important information, and work collaboratively toward achieving the mission. As discussed previously on The Last Mile, communications aren’t always

Training is a part of life for many individuals who perform the nation’s most essential national security and defense jobs. Whether they’re called drills, exercises, or any other name, training events are critical for ensuring everyone knows what to do and how to respond when emergencies arise. In some other

A serious battlefield injury, isolated from medical help and safety, becomes an urgent race against time—one that begins the moment the injury occurs, not when medical personnel arrive.  In those critical moments, several actions must be taken before medical aid can be provided. But what if there were a way

With over twenty-five years of experience supporting the defense and communications markets, Cyrus Wilson, a U.S. Army veteran, was appointed the new VP of Defense Sales for goTenna this past June. In this new position, he will lead and manage goTenna’s Department of Defense (DoD) business strategy and execution. He

As technology rapidly evolves, the U.S. military, government acquisition offices, policymakers, and Congress face increasing pressure to stay ahead of global competitors. To maintain a competitive edge against increasingly sophisticated adversaries, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies need to embrace new tools and solutions that fully