The US military continues to explore blockchain technology to develop its processes. It has signed a $1.5 million contract with Consensus Networks to develop a blockchain-enabled logistics system named HealthNet. The project, built on IoT-focused blockchain IoTeX, is 50% complete and is counting the days for its pilot which is set for 2022.
The Consensus Networks seeks to offer real-time monitoring and logistics for closely up to 700,000 sailors and marines via the HealthNet platform. The developer picked the IoTex blockchain to meet the security and scalability requirements of the Navy.
The CEO and founder of Consensus Networks Nathan Miller, said that the project is half way complete, and the U.S. Navy is satisfied with the progress so far. He added that the Navy would participate along with other partners who are interested in the blockchain-powered HealthNet.
Pilot programs are used improve the outdated and inefficient systems include medical logistics, the demand for pharmaceuticals, prediction of blood product demand, and supply of prostheses and medical equipment.
