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U.S. Army Halts $22B HoloLens Program Amid Health Concerns

2/28/2026

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Story summary

The U.S. Army's use of Microsoft HoloLens for battlefield applications faced challenges and was halted.
The program carried a $22 billion contract for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Soldiers reported headaches and nausea during testing.
Funding cuts from Congress forced Microsoft to abandon the project as Anduril took over, repurposing HoloLens headsets for inspections by the U.S. Air Force and Army, enabling airmen to assist soldiers with load balancing.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army's use of Microsoft HoloLens for battlefield applications faced challenges and was halted.
The program carried a $22 billion contract for the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.
Soldiers reported headaches and nausea during testing.
Funding cuts from Congress forced Microsoft to abandon the project as Anduril took over, repurposing HoloLens headsets for inspections by the U.S. Air Force and Army, enabling airmen to assist soldiers with load balancing.