# IHPS Gen II

Type: Technology

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## Timeline

- **2026-03**: Official Acquisition — US Army officially acquires the first major batch of smart helmets for active-duty deployment.
- **2025-06**: Production Milestone — The Army approves the transition from rapid prototyping to full-rate production for the 1.2 system.
- **2023-09**: IVAS 1.2 Testing — Army begins rigorous field testing of the 1.2 variant to address motion sickness and sensor lag.
- **2021-03**: Initial Contract — US Army awards Microsoft a production contract for IVAS based on HoloLens technology.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### US Army Accelerates Deployment of Smart Helmets to Enhance Combat Survivability
2026-03-13 10:01:34 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The US Army has officially moved to acquire advanced smart military helmets, integrating mixed-reality situational awareness with next-generation ballistic protection. This acquisition marks a pivotal shift in infantry modernization, aiming to drastically reduce battlefield casualties through real-time data overlays and enhanced night vision.
Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/us-army-smart-helmet-acquisition-2026

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