US Army to Receive Mixed-Reality Tactical HeadsetsThe US Army is one step closer to fielding the “single most advanced fighting goggle” in the world after Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) announced it will help distribute the mixed-reality headsets across the force and in the field.The Integrated Visual Augmentation SystemCalled the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS), the mixed-reality headset was developed to maintain the warfighting capabilities of dismounted troops and their interoperability with armored vehicles and rotorcraft.IVAS provides twice the optical coverage of existing systems for an advantage in field navigation and passive target interrogation, enabling soldiers to identify targets without being seen by adversaries.‘Most-Advanced Fighting Goggle’While outside operations, troops can leverage the headset’s “fight-rehearse-train” feature to hone their skills and plan missions virtually without concern for available space.“The partnership between RIA-JMTC and PEO (Program Executive Office) Soldier will help ensure these systems get to our Soldiers as soon as they are ready.”"