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Why the Army's $43 Billion IVAS Headset Gave Soldiers Headaches Instead of Superpowers

The Army bet $43 billion on HoloLens-based goggles that would turn soldiers into cyborgs. Instead, troops got nausea and blurry icons.

K. Brennan

· May 14, 2026 · 5 min read

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Why the Army's New $70,000 Helmet Can't Decide If It's a Weapon or a Video Game Controller

The Army's Integrated Visual Augmentation System promised soldiers a heads-up display for the battlefield. What they got was a $70K headache.

K. Brennan

· May 7, 2026 · 5 min read

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