Anduril Reveals $159 Million Prototype Win in 2025
A defense startup, Anduril, unveiled its helmeted AR, EagleEye, this week, following a recent Army prototype award and a technical tie-up with Meta.
The company debuted EagleEye on January 13, 2025, stating it can integrate live sensor feeds, track teammates, and surface command tools. Anduril also won a $159 million prototyping contract in September.
This convergence of defense hardware and commercial XR could accelerate battlefield AR adoption faster than consumer markets, raising questions about its impact on soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy in 2025.
The contract and product timing are significant, as the Army is shifting procurement after encountering 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 debut and $159 million contract win may reshape soldier tech and civilian wearables.