In our last article on The Last Mile, we featured the first part of a discussion with Callie Groth, the CEO of BlackBar Engineering, a small engineering firm doing big things for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). BlackBar’s mission involves using innovative, modern approaches to product design, development, prototyping,

No matter how well prepared the U.S. military and its operators are for a mission, there is always potential for unforeseen challenges and complications. There are simply too many variables and environmental factors that can impact the mission and change requirements. The unpredictable nature of warfighting makes flexibility and adaptability

When the Android Tactical Assault Kit (ATAK) was released a decade ago, its situational awareness and communications capabilities completely transformed how military, law enforcement, and emergency response teams coordinate and communicate during their missions. For more than 10 years, ATAK has been enabling any warfighter with an Android device to