Train for the seas ahead

Naval crews are already using Varjo XR to practise navigation, seamanship, and weapons procedures in immersive simulations that mirror the reality of operations at sea.

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Realistic training, ready anywhere

Maritime training, without limits.

Replace expensive sea trials with immersive XR training that delivers comparable realism at a fraction of the cost.
Expand access to bridge, shipboard, and small-craft training beyond full-scale simulators, enabling flexible use in classrooms, naval bases, or deployable units.
Increase training throughput by allowing crews to rehearse navigation, watchkeeping, and emergency scenarios as often as needed.
Preserve fleet availability and reduce wear by moving high-frequency drills into XR.
Train weapons systems operators in lifelike mixed reality environments, building proficiency and safety without expending munitions.

Building readiness across the fleet.

Navigate with confidence

Bridge operations

Bridge teams rehearse navigation, watchkeeping, and emergency procedures in high-fidelity XR environments that mirror real maritime conditions while reducing reliance on sea trials.
Agility when it counts

Small boat training

Crews practice fast boat handling, boarding drills, and tactical movements in scalable mixed reality scenarios that strengthen performance under demanding conditions.
Firepower made safe

Weapons systems training

Naval weapons crews train on guns, missile systems, and fire-control procedures in immersive simulations, achieving realistic outcomes without the risks and costs of live fire.

Our Customers

“In the future, mixed reality is going to be one of the cornerstone technologies of maritime training.”
Johan Ekvall - Head of Products, Wärtsilä Voyage

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“The advantages are clear, and the industry-leading visual quality of Varjo headsets make them the perfect fit for our needs.”
Jan Michelsen - Director of Department, Simulation, Ports & Training, Force Technology

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“Back in the day, synthetic training was good to have. Now I believe it is fundamentally necessary.”
Rahul C. Thakkar - President of Bohemia Interactive Simulations

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“Varjo is the best headset for high fidelity mixed reality applications with a large customer base in military.”
Ilkka Ruuskanen - Product Manager at Patria

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FORCE Technology

Case example: Reducing maritime training costs by 1,000×

FORCE Technology used Varjo headsets to transform maritime training, achieving up to a thousand-fold reduction in operating costs. By replacing costly traditional simulators with portable, headset-based systems, they brought high-fidelity bridge training closer to the point of need and made immersive, scalable practice accessible for more crews.

Clarity and comfort

Designed for true-to-life immersion.

The Varjo XR-4 Series delivers unmatched realism in maritime training, using advanced video pass-through, dual 4K displays, and LiDAR sensors to align physical and virtual elements seamlessly. Bridge crews and ship teams can work naturally with instruments, controls, and systems while avoiding negative training risk. Ergonomic features — such as a zero-gravity headband, automatic IPD adjustment, and active cooling — make extended navigation and scenario drills comfortable and effective even in demanding environments.

The varjo advantage

Setting the standard for mixed reality training.

Varjo’s XR solutions provide the realism, interoperability, and security needed to prepare personnel for mission-critical operations. The XR-4 Series delivers uncompromising fidelity and integrates seamlessly with leading simulators, software, and hardware. Built for portability and scalability, and backed by Varjo’s defense-certified expert services, it is the trusted foundation for the future of training.

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