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The IVAS Delusion

The US military has tried and failed to build a tactical helmet-mounted display for nearly 35 years. Can Anduril actually make it a reality?

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Jared Keller
Oct 16, 2025
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Anduril’s “EagleEye” helmet-mounted display. (Anduril)

Editor’s note: This article has been updated with comment from Anduril.

The US military has spent decades trying to deliver augmented reality to combat troops on the battlefield. Now, a Silicon Valley upstart may have finally pulled it off.

On Monday, defense unicorn Anduril unveiled its much-anticipa…

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