Pentagon’s Loss of Confidence in Microsoft Hands Anduril $22B Military VR Program

The Army is set to transfer the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) contract from Microsoft to Anduril, marking a significant shift in the $22 billion project. Initially awarded to Microsoft in 2018, IVAS faced numerous technical issues and user acceptance problems. Anduril, led by Palmer Luckey, will now oversee production, development, and delivery of the augmented reality headsets. Here’s a detailed look at the project’s troubled past and its future under Anduril’s leadership.