Varjo Secures U.S. Air Force Certification for Varjo Base Software
Helsinki, Finland / Orlando, Florida – December 2, 2024 – Varjo, the global leader in industrial-grade virtual and mixed reality solutions, is proud to announce that it has received a Certificate to Field (CTF) from the United States Air Force for its Varjo Base software.
This certification validates Varjo’s cutting-edge technology for use within the U.S. Air Force‘s Operational Test and Training Infrastructure (OTTI). The certification is valid for the current 4.5.0 version of Varjo Base and all future versions of the fourth-generation software supporting the XR-4 Series.
This CTF certification, awarded in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 17-101, confirms that Varjo Base has met the U.S. Air Force’s stringent security and operational standards. The software is now included in the OTTI Evaluated Products List (OTTI E/APL), enabling its deployment in U.S. Air Force training and simulation environments. This achievement underscores Varjo’s commitment to delivering secure, high-performance solutions tailored to the needs of defense training and operational readiness.
“We are honored to receive this certification from the U.S. Air Force, as it reflects the security and reliability of our solutions in even the most demanding environments,” said Tristan Cotter, VP of Defense & Aerospace at Varjo.
“Combined with our TAA-certified XR-4 Secure Edition hardware, we believe that we can uniquely support the U.S. government and NATO allies in leveraging XR technology to advance training capabilities that will improve readiness.”
The certification will remain in place for three years. During this time, Varjo will continue to support and enhance the U.S. Air Force’s simulation and training capabilities.
About Varjo
Varjo is the world-leading provider of enterprise virtual and mixed reality solutions, delivering the highest levels of immersion, performance, and security for the most demanding industrial customers globally. Used by over 25% of the Fortune 100 and 19/20 of the world’s largest defense and aerospace companies, Varjo is known for virtual and mixed reality that look and feel as real as the real world, allowing training astronauts and fighter jet pilots, designing cars, and conducting pioneering medical research across virtual environments.
Varjo’s hardware and software solutions integrate with the world’s largest ecosystem of professional 3D software, image generators, and advanced simulator hardware. With Varjo’s offering, including the latest XR-4 Series and the government-compliant XR-4 Secure Edition, professionals can recreate the exact feeling and conditions of real life in 3D, allowing them to work faster, better and more cost effectively.
