The Finnish Defence Forces Innovation Unit and Varjo are collaborating to test and develop virtual technologies for counter-uncrewed aerial systems (C-UAS) training.
The virtual training systems are being developed and tested to improve soldiers’ C-UAS readiness. Varjo is cooperating with a Defence Forces brigade-level unit for the project, which uses the Varjo XR-4 Series mixed reality headset. Varjo says the headset provides “visual clarity sufficient for training to counter a five-inch FPV drone from realistic distances”.
The company said in a 29 October press release that the preparations for the partnership began in February.
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