Microsoft to hand over Army’s IVAS program to defense technology company Anduril
Feb 11, 2025•10 months ago
Acquiring Company
Anduril Industries
Acquired Company
Microsoft Corporation
Description
Microsoft has proposed to transfer industry leadership of the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program to Anduril, a defense technology company. Through the partnership agreement, Anduril will assume oversight of production, future development of hardware and software, as well as delivery timelines. Microsoft Azure will be established as Anduril’s preferred hyperscale cloud for all workloads related to IVAS and Anduril AI technologies, ensuring seamless data integration and real-time insights crucial to soldier effectiveness.
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