Jane Edwards 
The U.S. Air Force’s Air Mobility Command demonstrated LMI’s SPECTR, an end-to-end asset tracking and in-transit visibility platform, during Exercise Valiant Shield.
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In a LinkedIn post published Friday, LMI said the exercise demonstrated the scalability of asset visibility capabilities across logistics domains and operating environments.
What Is SPECTR?
SPECTR is a sensor mesh platform designed to deliver persistent asset visibility by integrating long-life global positioning system, passive radio frequency identification and secure data collection with mission-ready analytics for operational environments.
The platform seeks to support expeditionary logistics, fleet and maintenance operations, training exercises, and ammunition tracking to improve accountability and readiness.
LMI started offering SPECTR following its acquisition of intellectual property and advanced capabilities in December to expand its in-transit visibility and asset tracking services for the U.S. military.
In late January, the platform launched on the Tradewinds Solutions Marketplace after it secured “awardable” status from the Department of War’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office.
How Did SPECTR Perform During Exercise Valiant Shield?
During Exercise Valiant Shield, AMC personnel used SPECTR to activate mobile gateways and rapidly establish connectivity with minimal operator training, according to LMI. The system transmitted asset data directly into logistics dashboards, allowing operators to monitor cargo movement in near real time.
Operators reported that the availability of near-real-time logistics data reduced decision-making timelines from hours to minutes, improving situational awareness and responsiveness during the exercise.
