At AUSA 2025, Anduril Industries introduced EagleEye, a compact helmet-mounted system designed to deliver command post-level situational awareness directly to dismounted soldiers. By fusing sensor feeds from UAVs, ground systems, and ISR assets into an augmented reality (AR) interface, EagleEye aims to redefine tactical decision-making at the squad level. The system represents a convergence of edge computing, AI-enabled sensor fusion, and wearable displays tailored for contested environments.
From Command Post to Combat Helmet
The EagleEye system is built around the principle of decentralizing battlefield intelligence. Traditionally, high-fidelity situational awareness—such as fused UAV feeds or blue force tracking—has been confined to command posts or vehicle-mounted battle management systems. EagleEye disrupts this paradigm by miniaturizing the necessary compute and visualization tools into a helmet-mounted form factor.
The core hardware includes:
- A ruggedized AR visor integrated with a ballistic-rated helmet
- Onboard compute module for local processing and AI inference
- Secure tactical radio integration for data ingestion and networking
This configuration allows soldiers to receive real-time feeds from multiple sensors—such as EO/IR payloads on Group 1–3 UAVs or ground-based radar—and visualize them in their field of view without removing hands from weapons or tablets. The goal is not just passive viewing but enabling rapid decision-making in dynamic environments.
Sensor Fusion and AI at the Tactical Edge
EagleEye leverages Anduril’s Lattice OS—a software backbone used across its autonomous systems—for sensor fusion and AI-driven object recognition. According to company representatives at AUSA, the system can ingest feeds from multiple ISR platforms simultaneously and identify threats using onboard machine learning models trained on millions of images.
Key capabilities include:
- Real-time detection of enemy vehicles, personnel, drones
- Overlaying friendly force positions via ATAK or Nett Warrior integration
- Automated alerts based on behavioral pattern recognition (e.g., loitering drones)
The onboard compute module performs inference locally—critical for operations in GPS- or comms-denied environments where cloud-based analytics are infeasible. This edge processing also reduces latency compared to traditional TOC-based analysis pipelines.
Operational Use Cases: Urban Combat and Force Protection
EagleEye’s design reflects feedback from US Army units engaged in urban warfare scenarios where line-of-sight is limited and threats emerge rapidly. In such environments, having fused ISR data overlaid directly onto a soldier’s vision can drastically reduce reaction time.
Two primary use cases highlighted during AUSA demos were:
- Dismounted Urban Patrols: Soldiers receive live video from overhead quadcopters scanning rooftops or alleyways ahead of movement. Threat markers appear in AR with range/direction indicators.
- Perimeter Defense: Integrated with fixed-site sensors (e.g., Anduril Sentry Towers), EagleEye alerts defenders when unidentified movement is detected beyond preset thresholds—allowing immediate visual confirmation via AR overlay.
This capability aligns with evolving US Army doctrine emphasizing distributed lethality and mission command at lower echelons.
Integration with Existing Tactical Systems
EagleEye is designed for interoperability with existing soldier systems like Nett Warrior and ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit). During trials with U.S. Special Operations Forces earlier this year (Q1–Q2 2025), Anduril demonstrated seamless integration with tactical radios including TrellisWare TW-950 TSM networks and Persistent Systems MPU5 nodes.
The system supports plug-and-play connectivity via standard interfaces such as USB-C and PTT audio jacks. Power consumption remains under ~15W during full operation—allowing it to run off standard conformal battery packs worn by infantry troops without requiring dedicated power supplies.
This modularity ensures that EagleEye can be fielded incrementally without overhauling existing kit configurations—a key factor for adoption within large-scale formations such as IBCTs (Infantry Brigade Combat Teams).
A Competitive Landscape in Soldier AR Systems
EagleEye enters a growing market segment targeting dismounted situational awareness through wearable displays. Competitors include Microsoft’s IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System), Elbit Systems’ XACT family of helmet displays, and Collins Aerospace’s FasTAK AR solutions. However, unlike IVAS—which has faced delays due to weight/ergonomics issues—EagleEye emphasizes lightweight modularity over full-spectrum immersion.
A key differentiator lies in its integration with autonomous sensing platforms from Anduril’s broader portfolio—including Ghost-X drones and Sentry Towers—which provide a vertically integrated ISR ecosystem feeding directly into the soldier’s field of view.
Field Trials and Future Roadmap
EagleEye has undergone limited field testing with select U.S. Army units under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements since late FY2024. Full operational evaluations are expected in early FY2026 under the Army Futures Command’s Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team initiatives.
Planned enhancements include:
- Addition of low-light/NVG-compatible display modes
- Tighter integration with Blue Force Tracking II networks
- Cognitive load optimization via adaptive UI based on stress metrics (e.g., heart rate sensors)
If successful at scale-up trials, EagleEye could become part of the U.S. Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon ecosystem—not just as an accessory but as an enabler of decentralized command-and-control at the lowest tactical levels.
