A defense startup, Anduril, unveiled helmeted AR, EagleEye, sparking alarm after a recent Army prototype award and a technical tie-up with Meta.
The company debuted EagleEye on January 13, 2025, which can integrate live sensor feeds, track teammates, and surface command tools. Anduril also won a $159 million prototyping contract in September.
This development could speed up the adoption of battlefield AR, potentially reshaping soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy in 2025.
The contract and product timing are consequential, as the Army shifts procurement after problems with previous IVAS programs.
The reunion of defense hardware and commercial XR could speed battlefield AR adoption faster than consumer markets.
Author's summary: Anduril's EagleEye sparks alarm with $159 million prototype win.