In the last article on The Last Mile, we sat down with Admiral Olson, a retired Navy SEAL, former U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) Commander, and current advisory board member of AstraNav, to discuss the common mistakes that emerging technology companies and innovative technology startups make when trying to work

Last November, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced sweeping proposed changes to the way the U.S. Department of War (DoW) acquires solutions and services in an attempt to clear bureaucracy and expedite the provision of mission-critical tools and technologies for the warfighter. Many of these proposed changes are designed to

Once again, the goTenna team had the opportunity to attend and participate in the 2025 Tough Stump Rodeo. This annual, multi-day event is more than just a technology demonstration. It brings technology solution providers and representatives from the military, law enforcement, and first responder organizations together in an austere, off-grid

It’s a new year, and the teams at The Last Mile and goTenna would like to take the opportunity to thank each and every one of our readers who spend their time on the site, reading our articles on communications and connectivity at the tactical edge in 2025. Last year

When someone is injured in the field—whether it’s a soldier in combat, a firefighter responding to an active wildland fire, or a Border Patrol Agent on remote terrain—every second counts when giving lifesaving medical aid. But in the chaos of a crisis, reliable communication and accurate medical tracking are often

On October 9, 2025, Forterra, a leader in autonomous mission systems, announced its acquisition of goTenna, the pioneer of tactical burst networking solutions. This acquisition will further strengthen the existing partnership between the two companies, resulting in the integration of goTenna’s mobile burst networking solutions into Forterra’s autonomous mission ecosystem.

Over the last several years, autonomous systems have played an increasingly pivotal role in warfighting missions. Autonomous ground vehicles, both manned and unmanned, have traditionally been leveraged in last mile tactical logistics, resupply, casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in battle spaces around the world. Through advancements

Last month, goTenna had the opportunity to attend CANSEC 2025, Canada’s largest and most influential defense, security, and emerging technology event. Hosted annually by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI) in Ottawa, CANSEC brings together key decision-makers from across the Canadian Armed Forces, the Department of National

Few military exercises and operations are as harrowing and complex as military airborne and freefall operations. Despite the extensive jump training and pre-deployment experience that is required for all airborne operators to complete, there are inherent challenges and unknown factors that could cause problems for even the most experienced airborne

Last month, the goTenna team had the opportunity to attend the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium, an annual event in Honolulu that connects military leaders, defense officials, and industry partners from across the Indo-Pacific region. More than just a conference, LANPAC is a strategic touchpoint—designed to align coalition land forces,