
The Army has officially awarded Microsoft [MSFT] a task order to develop the upgraded “1.2” version of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headset, which it says will include a new form factor and software improvements. The service also confirmed on Thursday that it will begin incremental fielding with an initial version of IVAS this September, adding its “fully committed” to the program. “The Army will continue to work with its IVAS industry partner, Microsoft, to execute the IVAS program…