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The US army received the first batch of high-tech tactical points from Microsoft Corp., based on encouraging results from the conducted field tests. Assistant Secretary for procurement Douglas Bush "allowed the army to begin receiving" some of 5000 sets of goggles, the statement of the official representative of Jamal Bey. Their delivery was delayed due to concerns about the performance of the device until, until you have conducted a more thorough test.
said Jamal Bey, stressing that the first deliveries go before the end of the test.
It is expected that developed by Microsoft Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, provide "indicator on the glass visor" for the US army, similar to that used by fighter pilots. Another adapted version of the points Microsoft (MS) HoloLens will allow commanders to project information to the visor in front of the soldier's face and will include features such as, for example, night vision.
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The army plans to spend an astronomical amount of 21.9 billion dollars over ten years to combat Microsoft points, spare parts and support services. The final test report, which is not expected before next month will be prepared by the Director of the Pentagon's operational test and evaluation.
Command of the land forces of the United States has placed its initial order for 5,000 points for the amount of $ 373 million in March 2021. The order was supposed to be the first of many over the past decade, but was postponed at the end of last year.
The test report will help Congress decide whether to approve the allocation of 424,2 million dollars in the near future, the army proposed to spend on the program in the fiscal year starting in October. The Committee on appropriations of the house of representatives and the Senate has proposed to drastically reduce the queries army awaiting test results. However, the Pentagon and Microsoft are already in anticipation of receiving huge funds from the budget with a long period of their development.
