AR and VR News | Category: Defence & Security

Varjo and Finnish Defence Forces Collaborate on Virtual Counter-UAS Training

November 4, 2026

What’s the story? Varjo and the Finnish Defence Forces are piloting virtual counter-drone training on Varjo’s XR-4 Series mixed reality headsets, aimed at improving soldiers’ readiness against drone threats Why … continue reading

2026

Mojo Vision Receives $24.4 Million in Government Funding for Near-Eye AR Microdisplays

October 27, 2026

In Augmented Reality News What’s the story? Mojo Vision receives USD $24.4 million in additional government funding to develop monolithic full-color microdisplays for near-eye augmented reality applications. Why it matters … continue reading

Kopin Secures $18.6 Million Sole-Source IBAS Award for Color MicroLED Microdisplays

October 15, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Kopin Corporation has secured a USD $18.6 million sole-source US government award to develop two more MicroLED displays for ground soldier equipment and pilot … continue reading

Avalon Holographics Announces $11.7 Million Commitment From Lockheed Martin Canada

October 12, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Avalon Holographics has announced it has received a CAD $11.7 million commitment from Lockheed Martin Canada for its holographic displays, including a new CAD … continue reading

Vuzix Announces Shrike Waveguide Display Platform for Defense, Security and First Responder Applications

October 5, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? Vuzix announces Shrike, a configurable waveguide display platform for defense, security and first responder applications, with initial units shipping to customers for evaluation Why … continue reading

US Air Force Mitigates Estimated $18.5M in Training Costs With VR Program

August 28, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? The 913th Airlift Group, a U.S. Air Force Reserve unit with no assigned aircraft, has built a virtual reality (VR) training center for … continue reading

Virtuix Selects AVRT for U.S. Marine Corps VR Infantry Training System

August 18, 2026

In Virtual Reality News What’s the story? Virtuix has selected AVRT to supply weapons tracking and training content for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Infantry Fireteam Virtual Trainer system. Why it … continue reading

Palladyne AI’s Embodied AI Platform Wins $2.9M Expanded Air Force Contract

August 10, 2026

In Mixed Reality and Robotics News What’s the story? The U.S. Air Force has added $2.9 million to Palladyne AI’s STRATFI contract, lifting the total value to over $10.6 million. … continue reading

US Air Force Extends Enduvo Training Contract to September 2028

August 6, 2026

In XR News What’s the story? A USAF contract under which Enduvo delivers interactive courseware for aircraft maintenance, pilot training, egress and fuels has been extended through to 2028. Why … continue reading

Virtuix Announces First Air National Guard Deployment of Its Omni One System

July 4, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has announced the deployment of its first Omni One system with the Air National Guard, purchased by a unit based in Horsham, Pennsylvania for military training … continue reading

Flatirons Solutions Acquires Scope AR to Combine Technical Content Management and AR Work Instructions

July 1, 2026

What’s the story? Flatirons Solutions has acquired Scope AR, bringing AI-powered technical content management, immersive 3D work instructions and remote expert support into one platform. Why it matters By linking … continue reading

Distance and Supacat Sign Framework Agreement to Integrate AR HUD Across HMT Vehicles

June 11, 2026

What’s the story? Distance and Supacat have signed a three-year framework agreement to integrate Distance’s AR HUD and computational optics stack across Supacat HMT vehicles. Why it matters By placing … continue reading

Virtuix Secures U.S. Air Force SBIR Funding for VR Mission Planning System

June 2, 2026

What’s the story? Virtuix has secured U.S. Air Force SBIR Phase I funding to advance Virtual Terrain Walk, a VR mission planning system for terrain rehearsal. Why it matters The … continue reading

Distance and Galvion Collaborate on AR Helmet Systems for Defense Applications

May 22, 2026

What’s the story? Galvion and Distance have announced a collaboration focused on AR-enabled headworn systems for defense applications. Why it matters The collaboration supports visual augmentation systems for dismounted troops … continue reading

ThirdEyeGen Awarded Contract to Develop GRIP Human-Machine Interface Platform

May 6, 2026

What’s the story? ThirdEyeGen has been awarded a Department of War contract to develop GRIP, a microgesture-based control platform for digital systems. Why it matters GRIP is being designed to … continue reading

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