Arlington, Virginia / Helsinki, Finland – November 7, 2024 – Varjo, the global leader in industrial virtual (VR) and mixed reality (XR) solutions, announces it has been selected for an award of a contract through the AFWERX Challenge Commercial Services Offering (CSO) process. The contract is focused on the United States Air Force’s (USAF) AFWERX Super Goggle Challenge, to address a pressing challenge in the Department of the Air Force.

Under the guidance of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFWERX maintains a steadfast commitment to streamlining the CSO solicitation vehicle to bring innovative solutions to Department of the Air Force end-users and acquisition professionals. Since 2018, the AFWERX Challenge program has helped expand opportunities for small businesses by eliminating bureaucratic overhead and continually implementing process improvement changes in contract execution. Now, Varjo will start its journey to provide innovative capabilities that will strengthen the national defense of the United States of America.

“We are honored to be selected as part of this initiative with the US Air Force,” said Tristan Cotter, VP of Defense & Aerospace at Varjo. “Varjo is excited to continue driving innovation in immersive virtual training solutions, developing the technologies that will define the future of flight training. Our selection as part of the Super Goggle Challenge represents an important step forward in leveraging mixed reality to ensure that US Air Force pilots and our allies are better prepared for real-world missions.” 

Varjo’s track record of providing cutting-edge XR technology to the defense sector has made it a trusted partner in delivering high-fidelity, secure, and interoperable solutions that meet both commercial and military standards. The AFWERX Super Goggle Challenge aligns with Varjo’s mission to enable the most realistic and immersive training environments. 

The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Air Force, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

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 to transform how they operate, we are 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.

Our 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. When we’re done, computers will look and feel nothing like they do today.

About AFRL

The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the Department of the Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 12,500 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit www.afresearchlab.com.

About AFWERX

As the innovation arm of the DAF and a directorate within the Air Force Research Laboratory, AFWERX brings cutting-edge American ingenuity from small businesses and start-ups to address the most pressing challenges of the DAF. AFWERX employs approximately 370 military, civilian and contractor personnel at five hubs and sites executing an annual $1.4 billion budget. Since 2019, AFWERX has executed over 6,200 new contracts worth more than $4.7 billion to strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base and drive faster technology transition to operational capability. For more information, visit: www.afwerx.com.

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