Top 10 Startups that provide Virtual and Augmented Reality for military applications

Nov 26, 2024 | By Bruce Makowsky

These startups develop VR systems to enhance situational awareness, training effectiveness and decision-making for military personnel.
1
Country: UK | Funding: $704M
Improbable Defence develops training software for national security, synthetic environments for defence simulations.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $111.4M
RED 6 is an augmented reality company that works with the Air Force to train fighter pilots.
3
Country: India | Funding: $6.3M
AjnaLens’ military systems equipped with AI and AR technology enhances human decision-making capabilities and performance, reinforcing mission effectiveness.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $5.7M
Specular Theory develops award-winning VR/AR/AI pilot training applications for Defense sector
5
Country: Canada | Funding: $3.1M
Avalon Holographics creates holographics for battlespace visualizations. Its Light Field Displays (LFDs) paint an accurate, detailed 3D picture of the battlespace, including all assets and targets within range.
6
Country: Canada | Funding: $800K
Paladin AI builds adaptive training technology for the aerospace industry. Human expertise, trained by machine intelligence.
7
Country: Canada
ChimeraXR is a virtual reality training system that offers law enforcement training through simulation.
8
Country: Canada
Presagis offers simulation, modelling and embedded graphics products and services to the defence, aerospace, unmanned systems
9
Country: South Korea
Optimus System Co provides innovative service solutions in various fields, including METAVERSE-based training services, manufacturing industry services using DIGITAL TWIN, and private and public robot services based on AI robot technology.
10
Country: Israel
Combatica is a Next-Generation XR Training Platform for Law Enforcement, Special Forces and Security
Editor: Bruce Makowsky
Bruce Makowsky has covered military, cyber and IT news since 2009, with a focus on U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations, acquisition programs and budgets. In particular he worked for Inside Defense. Bruce holds a Master of Science degree in journalism from Boston University. Bruce is also an award-winning photographer, renowned for his captivating images that have earned him numerous accolades and widespread recognition in the photography community. You can contact Bruce at makowsky(at)militarystartups(dot)com