Microsoft's Handover of Army's Mixed Reality Device to Anduril Industries

SOURCE www.militarytimes.com
Microsoft is handing over the Army's mixed reality device program to defense company Anduril Industries, which will oversee production, development, and delivery timelines. Anduril will work on integrating the Lattice platform into the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) to enhance soldiers' capabilities. The program aims to redefine how technology supports those who serve.

Key Points

  • Anduril Industries to assume oversight of production and future development of IVAS
  • Microsoft Azure will be the preferred hyperscale cloud for Anduril on IVAS-related matters
  • The program aims to turn soldiers into 'superheroes' by surpassing human limits through technology

Pros

  • Enhancing soldiers' capabilities through the integration of the Lattice platform into IVAS
  • Potential to redefine how technology supports military personnel

Cons

  • Potential concerns about the militarization of technology