Eurosatory 2026: Everything still has to be trained on
Varjo's Dorian Frayssinet on the biggest Eurosatory yet: a flawless show, an industry investing hard, and why all that new hardware comes back to training.
Archive : Training and Simulation
DSET 2026: what a $55 drone tells you about training
Varjo's Nick Williams reports from DSET '26 in Cheltenham: a $55 battlefield drone, the training problem it exposes, and why only XR can solve it at scale.
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5 Pioneering Mixed and Virtual Reality (XR and VR) Training Solutions
In this blog post, we look at 5 examples of virtual and mixed reality (VR and XR) training solutions and how they are reshaping simulator training.
8 Examples on how XR helps scale military training across domains
Learn about the different military simulation training domains where XR technology is being applied today, as new applications continue to emerge.
I/ITSEC 2025: What defense training in XR is starting to look like
I/ITSEC 2025 revealed a maturing XR ecosystem, with military training conversations centered on scalability, usability, and long-term adoption.
Live Ranges to Virtual Battlespaces: The Growing Role of XR in NATO Training
From live ranges to virtual battlespaces, explore how XR is transforming JTAC and joint fires training for greater realism, repeatability, and readiness.
Introducing Night Mode: Bringing True-to-Life Night Time Conditions to Mixed Reality
Varjo Base 4.13 introduces Night Mode for simulated night conditions for XR training, and performance & feature improvements for the entire XR experience.
Astronaut Training Enters a New Dimension with PaleBlue and ESA
In this blog, we explore PaleBlue’s transformative collaboration with the European Space Agency where VR/XR is redefining how astronauts prepare for space exploration.
XR Flight Simulators: The Doom of the “Dome” Simulator?
Dive into the raw data demonstrating the effectiveness of XR Flight Simulators and their potential to eventually replace the traditional “dome” simulator.
Inside the Ultimate XR Fighter Jet Simulator
Step inside the ultimate XR fighter jet simulator from Dogfight Boss that blends real cockpit hardware with the Varjo XR-4.
Bridging the Gap Between Defence Needs and Real-World Training: Insights from DSET 2025
Key takeaways from DSET 2025, highlighting how immersive XR training is bridging the gap between defence needs and real-world readiness.
Beyond Foveation: Evolving the Role of Eye Tracking at Varjo
Discover how Varjo’s eye tracking is evolving into a powerful tool for XR training, performance insight, and immersive interaction.
The Road to FAA and EASA Certification for VR/XR Flight Training: Why Regulatory Approval Matters
In this blog, we explore the qualification standards, certification process, and what’s needed for XR solutions to meet FAA and EASA requirements.
Reflections from I/ITSEC 2024: How XR is Transforming Military Training
Explore RVCT findings from "Soldier Centric Design of Mixed Reality Reconfigurable Virtual Collective Trainers" by Dennis M. Joseph.