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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>Microsoft\u2019s new multifunction goggle system for the U.S. Army shows promise, but the $22 billion program isn\u2019t yet ready for combat deployment, according to the Pentagon\u2019s test office.<\/p>\n

Despite progress since the contract was awarded in 2018, the system \u201chas not yet demonstrated the capability to serve as a fighting goggle,\u201d according to a non-public assessment by the Pentagon\u2019s director of operational testing that was sent to the Army for review. The report on the Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, will be made public in the office\u2019s upcoming annual report.<\/p>\n

The program by the Redmond, Washington-based company aims to develop a \u201cheads-up display\u201d for U.S. ground forces, similar to those for fighter pilots. The system \u2013 a customized version of Microsoft\u2019s HoloLens goggles \u2013 would let commanders project information onto a visor in front of a soldier\u2019s face and would include other features such as night vision.<\/p>\n

Improved versions of goggle prototypes fielded for initial soldier evaluations \u201cdemonstrated growth capabilities\u201d and \u201cimproved comfort and field of view,\u201d according to the assessment.<\/p>\n

The Army announced in October a delay in fielding the program to allow more time to prepare for the intense combat testing needed for full-rate production. The test, previously scheduled for last September, is now tentatively scheduled for May.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Army should develop an adequate test and evaluation strategy that quantifies improvements\u201d to known deficiencies before the testing, according to the latest assessment. Microsoft said it\u2019s continuing to make improvements to the technology.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur close collaboration with the Army has enabled us to quickly build and iterate on IVAS to develop a transformational platform that will deliver enhanced soldier safety and effectiveness,\u201d David Marra, Microsoft\u2019s program director, said in a statement. \u201cWe continue to test and refine IVAS through soldier engagements, ensuring this state-of-the-art mixed-reality platform is effective, reliable, and exceeds the Army\u2019s objectives.\u201d The project with the Army has been opposed by some Microsoft employees who have protested the use of the technology for combat.<\/p>\n

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