Blount Island Hosts Autonomous INLS Testing for Expeditionary Logistics Advancement
On January 30, 2026, John Kierman of Leidos showcased an autonomous Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, highlighting advancements in logistics technology. The demonstration involved military and civilian experts discussing the integration of software, sensor data, and navigation systems for autonomous operations. The team is set to present the testing results to a platform review board.

On January 30, 2026, John Kierman, chief systems engineer contractor with Leidos, presented an autonomous Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) during a walkthrough at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The briefing involved military and civilian experts, focusing on the integration of software with sensor data, navigation logic, and control systems to facilitate autonomous operation without human intervention. The team prepared to present testing results to a platform review board.




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