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Kopin Secures $1M DarkWAVE Development Order to Add AR to Existing Night Vision Goggles

January 19, 2026

What’s the story? Kopin has received a USD $1 million order from Theon International to bring its DarkWAVE AR night vision module to production readiness by 2026. Why it matters … continue reading

AeroVironment Adds VR and AR Training and Intelligence Tools to AV_Halo Platform

December 2, 2025

What’s the story? AeroVironment has expanded AV_Halo with new VR and AR training and intelligence fusion capabilities. Why it matters The update adds tools for immersive weapons training and multi-source … continue reading

InVeris Debuts ‘fats Drone’ Simulation Platform for Military FPV Drone Training

December 1, 2025

What’s the story? InVeris has released its fats Drone simulation system for sUAS and FPV drone training. Why it matters The system offers a way to train drone operators without … continue reading

Rheinmetall Partners with Varjo for Mixed Reality Military Training Solutions

November 26, 2025

What’s the story? Rheinmetall is integrating Varjo’s XR 4 Series headsets into its deployable land training systems. Why it matters The partnership expands mixed reality use in military training by … continue reading

Pinnacle Solutions secures $369M Air Force maintenance training contract

November 25, 2025

What’s the story? Akima subsidiary Pinnacle Solutions has secured a USD $369 million contract to deliver a new maintenance training system for the Air Force. Why it matters The agreement … continue reading

Red 6 Integrates AR Training System on Boeing Apache Rotorcraft Platform

November 19, 2025

What’s the story? Red 6 has integrated its AR training system on Boeing’s Apache testbed for Army rotorcraft evaluation. Why it matters The integration brings AR flight training to a … continue reading

UKDI DASA Backs Kognitiv Spark for Secure AR Deployment in MoD Environments

November 18, 2025

What’s the story? Kognitiv Spark has deployed its secure AR support system on UK sovereign defence cloud infrastructure. Why it matters The deployment shows how secure AR tools can improve … continue reading

Kopin Secures $3.2M MicroLED HUD Display Order for Combat Aircraft

October 16, 2025

What’s the story? Kopin has received a $3.2M MicroLED display order for use in upgrading combat aircraft HUDs. Why it matters Defense demand and deployment is accelerating MicroLED’s maturity, setting … continue reading

Varjo Invests €44M in Developing Next-Generation Mixed Reality Defense Training

October 15, 2025

What’s the story? Varjo has launched a €44M R&D program, with €12M from Business Finland, to advance mixed reality defense training. Why it matters The investment reinforces Varjo and Finland’s … continue reading

Gentex Expands Partnership With Anduril to Develop AI-Enabled EagleEye Warfighter System

October 13, 2025

What’s the story? Gentex expands its partnership with Anduril to develop EagleEye, an AI-enabled headborne system for warfighters. Why it matters The AI-driven EagleEye system enhances situational awareness, connectivity, and … continue reading

Viewpointsystem Launches VPS Next Smart Glasses with Modular Design for Industrial Use

October 9, 2025

What’s the story? Viewpointsystem has launched VPS Next, its third-generation modular eye-tracking smart glasses for professional use. Why it matters The device combines live video, audio, and eye-tracking analytics to … continue reading

Varjo Unveils Refreshed XR-4 Series Headsets for Defense Training

October 8, 2025

In Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News October 8, 2025 – Varjo, a provider of virtual and mixed reality (VR/MR) solutions for defense and industrial applications, has today announced an … continue reading

PAULEY and BAE Systems Partner on AI and XR Training

October 1, 2025

What’s the story? PAULEY and BAE Systems have signed a two-year deal to apply AI and XR to military training programs. Why it matters Technology-driven training prepares forces for future … continue reading

Aechelon and Partners Launch Project Orbion, an AI-Enabled Digital Twin of Earth

September 11, 2025

What’s the story? Aechelon, Niantic, ICEYE, BlackSky and Distance team up on Project Orbion, a live AI-powered digital twin of Earth. Why it matters Project Orbion supports disaster response, defense … continue reading

Niantic Spatial Integrates Geospatial AI With Aechelon for Coast Guard Training, Signaling Defense Potential

September 8, 2025

What’s the story? Niantic Spatial and Aechelon partner to integrate geospatial AI into U.S. Coast Guard training simulators. Why it matters The collaboration enhances situational awareness and training safety in … continue reading

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