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The Pentagon has not determined the "usefulness" of promising augmented reality IVAS glasses for soldiers

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The Pentagon has so far failed to identify key indicators that will make it clear whether the US military will really find augmented reality tactical glasses (IVAS) useful. This is stated in the official report of the Inspector General of the US Department of Defense dated April 22 of this year.

The Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program has been implemented by the Pentagon for almost four years and involves the development of augmented reality glasses, which will integrate key combat functions such as radio communications, a high-resolution night vision system, thermal imaging sensors, as well as overlays of maps and other images used to increase operational awareness. The corresponding contract was signed in 2018, and Microsoft is responsible for the development of the headset.

According to the report, the opinion of users (in this case, the US military) is considered the most significant indicator for tracking progress in the development of the system.

The purpose of the acceptance tests is to determine the degree of satisfaction of the headset users' needs. The more prototype tests are conducted with the participation of the military and subsequent changes based on feedback from soldiers, the higher the likelihood that IVAS will be effectively applied

- the report says.

However, during the audit, the Inspector General found that the program officials did not define the above criteria, because it was not required by the current policy of the army.

The acquisition of IVAS without the approval of users can lead to a waste of up to $21.88 billion of taxpayer funds. After all, soldiers in the future may simply refuse to use a promising headset for its intended purpose

- the inspector summed up in his report.

The Inspector General of the US Department of Defense recommended that the Army Supply Chief develop rules requiring program officials to take user feedback into account during testing. But Douglas Bush, Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Army for Manning, Logistics and Technology, replied that all activities are carried out in accordance with the current army regulations, and any additional rules require separate approval.

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