A defense startup, Anduril, unveiled a helmeted AR system, EagleEye, this week, following a recent Army prototype award and a technical tie-up with Meta.
The timing of the launch matters, as Anduril debuted EagleEye on 13, 2025, stating it can integrate live sensor feeds, track teammates, and surface command tools. The company also won a $159 million prototyping contract in September.
This reunion of defense hardware and commercial XR could speed up battlefield AR adoption faster than consumer markets, raising questions about how it will reshape soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy in 2025.
The contract and product timing are consequential, as Anduril’s EagleEye is arriving as the Army shifts procurement after problems with previous IVAS programs.
This could reshape soldier tech, civilian wearables, and privacy in 2025.
Author summary: Anduril wins $159 million prototype contract.