Navy Testing Wearable Augmented Reality Visor For Gunners, Liaison Officers

The U.S. Navy is testing an augmented reality (AR) helmet designed for sailors manning guns, reports Defense One.

The GunnAR augmented-reality headset was the brainchild of a junior officer aboard the guided-missile destroyer Gridley. The idea was presented at last year's Office of Naval Research (ONR) Innovation Jam, where it received first prize and $100,000 for development.

Earlier this year, the blue-tinted visor was tested for the first time during the Trident Warrior...