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Augmented & Virtual Reality

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AR and VR are transforming training, simulations, and battlefield strategy.

From immersive training environments to real-time situational awareness, we track how these technologies are enhancing defense capabilities and preparing forces for tomorrow’s challenges.

Augmented & Virtual Reality

NATO Gains Battlefield Visual Boost With AI-Driven Augmented Reality Tech

The Field Operator HUD is a head-mounted, AI-powered AR system for military vehicle operators, featuring computational optics, a minimalist modular interface, and multiple sensor inputs.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
January 23, 2026

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AV Rolls Out Major Update to Halo Platform: Intel, VR Training Now in the Mix

Soldiers conduct training inside a damaged building, moving up a stairwell with rifles raised while an AeroVironment ground robot supports their indoor clearing exercise.

Halo’s new MENTOR VR suite immerses troops in realistic weapons training, while its CORTEX AI analyzes global data to flag emerging threats.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
December 3, 2025

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Augmented & Virtual Reality

Ukrainian Soldiers Step Into ‘Flyswatter,’ Facing Drones Without Leaving the Room

Ukraine’s new Chaika simulators recreate drone battles in virtual space, training troops to counter Shaheds, Lancets, and FPV threats without live fire.

Ethan M. Encarnacion
November 28, 2025

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Chile’s New T-40 Trainer Aircraft Ushers in VR-Driven Pilot Training

T-40 Newén trainer aircraft is Chile’s next-gen training platform built by ENAER, featuring a modern digital glass cockpit, and advanced composite materials in its structure for durability.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
November 27, 2025

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Apache Helicopters Now Fly With Immersive Augmented Reality Tech

ATARS is an Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System on the AH-64E Apache, overlaying virtual threats for near-peer training, recording flight data, and boosting pilot readiness.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
November 19, 2025

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Augmented & Virtual Reality

China’s Take on IVAS? New AR Goggles Let Tank Crews ‘See Through’ Armor

China’s new AR headsets let tank crews “see through” armor via 360-degree camera feeds, aim weapons by head movement, and access real-time data for networked ops.

Akhsan Erido Elezhar
September 1, 2025

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UK Troops Train in Babcock Simulator That Shakes, Smokes, and Smells Like War

The BITE tech immerses soldiers in combat scenarios using synchronized visuals, vibrations, artificial smoke, scent, and live data.

Joe Saballa
May 6, 2025

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Australian Firms Launch Mixed Reality Training for Defense Healthcare

Team demonstrates mixed reality medical procedure simulation in BlueRoom's MR Simulation technology

Australian companies Aspen Medical and BlueRoom Simulations have partnered to introduce mixed reality technology for defense healthcare training.

Staff Writer
February 20, 2025

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Vegvisir Debuts Virtual Command Station for Rapid Deployment

Vegvisir has unveiled its Virtual Command Station, a C2 station designed for rapid deployment.

Staff Writer
February 19, 2025

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New Vision for IVAS: Anduril Takes Command of US Army’s AR Program

Anduril will assume development of the US Army’s troubled Integrated Visual Augmentation System, taking over from Microsoft following a series of setbacks that delayed the program.

Staff Writer
February 14, 2025

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Augmented & Virtual Reality

NATO Gains Battlefield Visual Boost With AI-Driven Augmented Reality Tech

AV Rolls Out Major Update to Halo Platform: Intel, VR Training Now in the Mix

Ukrainian Soldiers Step Into ‘Flyswatter,’ Facing Drones Without Leaving the Room

Chile’s New T-40 Trainer Aircraft Ushers in VR-Driven Pilot Training

Apache Helicopters Now Fly With Immersive Augmented Reality Tech

China’s Take on IVAS? New AR Goggles Let Tank Crews ‘See Through’ Armor

UK Troops Train in Babcock Simulator That Shakes, Smokes, and Smells Like War

Australian Firms Launch Mixed Reality Training for Defense Healthcare

Vegvisir Debuts Virtual Command Station for Rapid Deployment

New Vision for IVAS: Anduril Takes Command of US Army’s AR Program

New Canadian Tech Aims to Solve Arctic Navigation Constraints

From Land to Sea: PrSM Increment 2 Takes First Flight With Expanded Strike Envelope

Germany’s Next Combat Tank Moves to Hybrid Era

Autonomy and Electronic Warfare Converge in ‘Breakthrough’ Trial

Israel Set to Gain Stealthier Drone Identification Capability From US

India Unveils Delta-Wing Combat Drone With 1,000‑Km Strike Range

Instead of Missiles, Turkish Combat Drone Carries Smaller UAVs Under Its Wings

New Tool Helps Operators Spot Unknown Airborne Signals

New Canadian Tech Aims to Solve Arctic Navigation Constraints

From Land to Sea: PrSM Increment 2 Takes First Flight With Expanded Strike Envelope

Germany’s Next Combat Tank Moves to Hybrid Era

Autonomy and Electronic Warfare Converge in ‘Breakthrough’ Trial