A defense startup, Anduril, unveiled its helmeted AR, EagleEye, this week, following a recent Army prototype award and a technical tie-up with Meta.
The timing of the launch matters, as Anduril debuted EagleEye on January 13, 2025, and announced it can integrate live sensor feeds, track teammates, and surface command tools.
The company also won a $159 million prototyping contract in September, which could speed up the adoption of battlefield AR.
This reunion of defense hardware and commercial XR could speed battlefield AR adoption faster than consumer markets.
Anduril’s EagleEye is arriving as the Army shifts procurement after problems with previous IVAS programs, making the contract and product timing consequential.
Author's summary: Anduril's $159M prototype win to boost AR adoption.