COSTA MESA, Calif., and REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 11, 2025 — Microsoft Corp. and Anduril Industries, a leader in defense technology, have announced an expanded partnership to drive the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Through this partnership agreement, and pending Department of Defense approval, Anduril will assume oversight of production, future development of hardware and software, and delivery timelines.
Key Developments in IVAS Program
The IVAS program represents a groundbreaking step forward in military technology, providing soldiers with a comprehensive, body-worn system that integrates advanced augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to give warfighters beyond line-of-sight perception capabilities. This enhances combat effectiveness, survivability against drones, and accelerates mission command of unmanned systems.
Enhanced Capabilities Through Collaboration
This collaboration between Anduril and Microsoft leverages the distinct strengths of each company, ensuring continuity in the program while advancing IVAS goals. Anduril’s mission focus on innovation in defense technology and deep understanding of military requirements will ensure future program development is tailored to the evolving needs of the Army. Microsoft’s advanced cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities will continue to provide a robust backbone for the program, enabling seamless data integration and real-time insights critical to soldier effectiveness.
Strategic Cloud Integration
The agreement establishes Microsoft Azure as Anduril’s preferred hyperscale cloud for all workloads related to IVAS and Anduril AI technologies. Azure provides high resiliency, sophisticated capabilities, flexibility, and advanced security, designed to meet the stringent compliance requirements of the nation’s most sensitive data.
Vision for Future Military Technology
“The IVAS program represents the future of mission command, combining technology and human capability to give soldiers the edge they need on the battlefield,” said Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries. “The ultimate goal is to create a military ecosystem where technology acts as an extension of human capability.”
Robin Seiler, corporate vice president, Mixed Reality, Microsoft, noted, “We are excited to partner with Anduril for the next phase of IVAS and leverage our combined strengths to meet our commitments on this vital program and deliver a game-changing capability for every U.S. soldier.”
Building on Previous Collaboration
Microsoft and Anduril have previously collaborated to integrate Anduril’s Lattice platform into IVAS, providing rapid AI-enabled situational awareness capabilities to enhance soldier safety and operational effectiveness. This new agreement brings Microsoft and Anduril closer together to maximize their unique expertise in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and defense manufacturing.
Company Profiles
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. Microsoft creates platforms and tools powered by AI to deliver innovative solutions that meet evolving customer needs, with a mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more.
