Army’s pricey IVAS goggles meet a training obstacle: Doors

Army’s pricey IVAS goggles meet a training obstacle: Doors
Army’s pricey IVAS goggles meet a training obstacle: Doors

The Army is trying to mitigate “occlusion” problems for soldiers using Microsoft’s high-priced augmented reality system to spawn (and then kill) virtual “enemies” behind real objects.

New Boeing and Red 6 partnership could launch F-15EX, T-7 into the metaverse

New Boeing and Red 6 partnership could launch F-15EX, T-7 into the metaverse
New Boeing and Red 6 partnership could launch F-15EX, T-7 into the metaverse

Boeing will begin integrating Red 6’s technology on a TA-4 test plane next month, a company executive said, with “campaign-level” metaverse training dreams in the future.

Army could be ‘wasting’ $22B if soldiers don’t like IVAS: Inspector General

Army could be ‘wasting’ $22B if soldiers don’t like IVAS: Inspector General
Army could be ‘wasting’ $22B if soldiers don’t like IVAS: Inspector General

The program already experienced glitches, but Pentagon IG sees a much bigger problem, even if Army officials vehemently disagree.

INTO THE MILITARY METAVERSE: An empty buzzword or a virtual resource for the Pentagon?

INTO THE MILITARY METAVERSE: An empty buzzword or a virtual resource for the Pentagon?
INTO THE MILITARY METAVERSE: An empty buzzword or a virtual resource for the Pentagon?

“You think about, like, a picture’s worth 1,000 words, the video clip’s worth a million words – well, how much is it worth to be able to literally experience it based on anywhere you are?”

‘Ender’s Game’-style augmented reality coming soon to Air Force’s 60s-era trainer

‘Ender’s Game’-style augmented reality coming soon to Air Force’s 60s-era trainer
‘Ender’s Game’-style augmented reality coming soon to Air Force’s 60s-era trainer

A recent test saw a real pilot with a virtual F-22 as a wingman going up against a virtual Chinese J-20. “It’s crazy,” the company’s chief executive says.

Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles

Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles
Army Delays Operational Test Of Microsoft Augmented Reality Goggles

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, part of a $21.88 billion contract, will now have its operational test in May 2022.

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Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future

Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future
Early Risk Reduction For The Bomber Of The Future

With two B-21 test articles in production in Palmdale, Northrop Grumman will soon be flying a digital marvel of the 21st Century.

Project Avenger: VR, Big Data Sharpen Navy Pilot Training

Project Avenger: VR, Big Data Sharpen Navy Pilot Training
Project Avenger: VR, Big Data Sharpen Navy Pilot Training

The first class of trainee pilots to use the new technology — and the more individualized instruction it allows — are making rapid progress, Navy officials say.

From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS

From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS
From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS

The experimental targeting goggles field-tested last fall didn’t work in the rain. The ruggedized version to be tested this month will fix that flaw – and more, the Army says.

Army Boosts Big Six 26%, But Trims Bradley Replacement

Army Boosts Big Six 26%, But Trims Bradley Replacement
Army Boosts Big Six 26%, But Trims Bradley Replacement

The Army’s 2021 budget request trims the troubled Next Generation Combat Vehicle program 11 percent while raising spending on its other modernization priorities – more than doubling investments in new high-tech infantry kit.

20 Firms Of 350 Advance In Army Shark Tank: $1.7 M In Prizes

20 Firms Of 350 Advance In Army Shark Tank: $1.7 M In Prizes
20 Firms Of 350 Advance In Army Shark Tank: $1.7 M In Prizes

Read about the 20 innovators in AI, biotech, materials & more who will compete at AUSA’s Huntsville conference in March as the Army shakes up its acquisition system.

Army Targeting Goggles, VR Training May Use JEDI Cloud

Army Targeting Goggles, VR Training May Use JEDI Cloud
Army Targeting Goggles, VR Training May Use JEDI Cloud

The Army’s building a detailed VR map of the planet and the service’s CIO sees JEDI as the logical place to host such a massive database.

Soldiers, Coders Surprise Army Brass By Changing IVAS Goggles

Soldiers, Coders Surprise Army Brass By Changing IVAS Goggles
Soldiers, Coders Surprise Army Brass By Changing IVAS Goggles

Young grunts and Microsoft engineers are driving refinements to the new IVAS goggles that often surprise their superiors. Has the Army finally found a better way to develop weapons?