REDMOND (AP) Virtual-reality headsets haven’t had much traction in the consumer market, but now they’re finding a place on the battlefield.

The U.S. Army said Thursday that it has awarded Microsoft a $480 million contract to supply its HoloLens headsets to soldiers.

The head-mounted displays use augmented reality, which means viewers can see virtual imagery superimposed over the real-world scenery in front of them. Microsoft says the technology will provide troops with better information to make decisions.

Military bidding documents say the technology will bring more situational awareness to troops to help them become more lethal and mobile.

 

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