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Army delays distribution of advanced high-tech goggles to soldiers

By Mike Brest
Published October 17, 2021 11:00am ET
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Army delays distribution of advanced high-tech goggles to soldiers
To fill the maintenance gap created by 2,000 fewer troops, the Army hired contractors. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo) | Maya Alleruzzo

The Army has postponed the scheduled date for the distribution of innovative Microsoft-developed goggles.

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, which is based on the company’s HoloLens technology, is designed to help soldiers see through smoke and darkness, provide a three-dimensional battlefield map and target acquisition, and translate foreign languages.

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