Ukraine is still trying to train its soldiers. and Ukrainian troops are training the members of Leopard 2 A4 tanks with mixed reality glasses.
and the need for them to be on the front line has meant that those who stay in the training centers can train through mixed reality devices to improve their accuracy and learning.
Ukraine has begun to trust Varjo, a Finnish company that develops this type of device. As confirmed by the company itself, They are improving their capabilities with their tools.
“Varjo, a world leader in military-grade virtual and mixed reality (VR/RX) technology, has been selected as an XR technology provider for an immersive training program provided by the Norwegian company Fynd Reality to the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” he said.
The Finnish company has revealed that it is part of a “Nordic defense technology collaboration with Fynd Reality, a developer of realistic XR training solutions that has worked with the Ukrainian Armed Forces for more than three years to deliver training on the Leopard 2 A4 main battle tank.”
“Currently, a training program is being implemented in Ukraine that uses Varjo XR-4 Secure Edition headsets and Fynd Reality software“, he explained.
Familiarization, training and maintenance
The Finnish firm has detailed that this program aims to cover “familiarization, training in procedures and maintenance of various vehicles.” “Since all operational vehicles are in service at the front, Ukrainian soldiers lack physical access to the equipment before deployment, limiting training opportunities, increasing risk and delaying battlefield operations“, he said.
“Extended reality (XR) training, powered by Varjo and Fynd Realityis proving instrumental in overcoming this critical challenge for Ukrainian forces, allowing soldiers to receive comprehensive training prior to deployment,” he said.
These XR headsets are safe as they are manufactured by NATO, which “Fynd Reality acquires and integrates into the Fynd CORE XR training platform.” “The systems were delivered to Ukraine through Norway’s Nansen Program, the country’s largest aid program, under contract with the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA),” they revealed.
The total investment allocated exceeds 82.5 million Norwegian crowns, which translates into a figure greater than 7 million euros, in exchange for “39 XR systems to Ukraine in the first phase of deployment“Following deployment, Ukrainian partners will develop training content locally, strengthening both the immediate readiness and long-term competence of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” they added.
