Microsoft has won a $21billion contract to supply US Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. The technology is based on Microsoft's HoloLens headsets, which were originally intended for the video game and entertainment industries. Microsoft has won a nearly $21billion contract to supply US Army combat troops with its augmented reality headsets. Army soldiers are seen testing out Microsoft's headsets while trainingThe Army's website says soldiers tested the gadgets last year at Fort Pickett in Virginia. The new contract will enable Microsoft to mass produce units for more than 120,000 soldiers in the Army Close Combat Force.

Source: Daily Mail March 31, 2021 21:09 UTC