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The company spoke withEngadgetabout the upcoming field tests and the Army spoke withBloombergabout the headset.

IVAS has been in the works for years.

IVAS headset based on Microsoft HoloLens

The aim of the headset is to provide information to soldiers in real-time when in the field.

The latest version of the equipment also has its computer on the back of the headset to improve balance.

20 IVAS prototypes will be delivered to the Army before the end of this month and testing in August.

Man wearing HoloLens 2

The headset also emitted a glow from its display that could be used to locate a soldier at night.

The outcome of these tests could sway the fate of HoloLens dramatically.

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