The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) is an augmented reality headset being developed by Microsoft for the United States Army. It is intended to improve situational awareness by overlaying sensor imagery and other information on the soldier's field of view.

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) provides a single platform that allows the Soldier to Fight, Rehearse, and Train. It leverages tactical Mixed Reality to increase the...

Dec 29, 2023 · The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, is a helmet-mounted combined night vision/thermal augmented reality and situational awareness tool the service is funding to the tune of...

Aug 1, 2023 · — Last week, the Army accepted delivery of the first 20 prototypes of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System 1.2 variant. The milestone is the latest step in the process of getting the...

Mar 13, 2024 · The Army is requesting $255 million in fiscal 2025 to buy more of the latest variant of Microsoft’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System, as the service gears up for operational testing. That amount would go toward procuring 3,162 IVAS 1.2 heads-up-display systems, according to newly released budget justification documents.

IVAS is a Middle Tier of Acquisition program with variants in both the rapid fielding (IVAS 1.0 and 1.1) and prototyping phases (IVAS 1.2), intended to equip over 100,000 soldiers in the close combat force.

IVAS includes a heads-up display (HUD), body-worn computer (puck), networked radio, and three conformal batteries for each soldier. The system includes an advanced battery charger for each platoon and a tactical cloud computing capability, known as Bloodhound, for each company.

Mar 14, 2023 · The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) will change the way Soldiers fight, rehearse, and train. IVAS is a single platform featuring a day/night, all-weather fighting goggle and a mixed...

IVAS is a Middle Tier of Acquisition program in the rapid prototyping and fielding phases intended to equip over 100,000 soldiers with the system, using an iterative approach of four Capability Sets.

Mar 27, 2023 · The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) is a transformational platform that will enhance the mobility and lethality of Soldiers, squads and units on the battlefield.