Top 17 Military Training startups

Updated: Mar 13, 2026
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These startups utilize virtual reality, augmented reality and simulation technologies to create realistic and immersive training environments for military personnel.
1
Booz Allen
Country: USA | Funding: $3B
Booz Allen delivers tomorrow’s technologies at the heart of the defense mission: Multidomain integration for command and control, Immersive training analytics solutions, Geopolitical analysis to anticipate risks, local storage syber defense solution.
2
Red 6
Country: USA | Funding: $111.4M
RED 6 creates augmented reality simulators for the training of USAF fighter pilots. The company developed Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) - an immersive AI model of a three-dimensional synthetic world that allows pilots to train under realistic threats. ATARS supports training scenarios corresponding to the threat level at a level close to reality. Its EVE (Enhanced Visual Environment) headset allows you to simulate the visual representation of objects in the open air and at high speeds. RED 6 also creates and organizes data sets that allow the USAF to objectively and accurately measure combat readiness.
3
AjnaLens
Country: India | Funding: $6.3M
AjnaLens’ military systems equipped with AI and AR technology enhances human decision-making capabilities and performance, reinforcing mission effectiveness.
4
Specular Theory
Country: USA | Funding: $5.7M
Specular Theory develops award-winning VR/AR/AI pilot training applications for Defense sector
5
U-FORCE
Country: Ukraine
U-Force is developing and manufacturing combat training systems using M.I.L.E.S. technology - laser simulation of shooting and damage, which has been used in NATO armies since the 80s. This system allows to significantly improve shooting skills, tactical interaction and coordination of units, and most importantly, reduces the risk of injuries in real combat by 60–70%. The technology is suitable for cadets, instructors, commanders and all personnel, providing training that is as close as possible to real combat conditions.
6
Primoco UAV
Country: Czech Republic
Primoco UAV SE is a manufacturer of unmanned aerial vehicles that provides military UAV training, law enforcement, maritime and port patrolling, airspace navigation system calibration, and electronic warfare solutions.
7
Paladin AI
Country: Canada | Funding: $800K
Paladin AI builds adaptive training technology for the aerospace industry. Human expertise, trained by machine intelligence.
8
DrillApp
Country: Ukraine | Funding: $125K
Drill is an exclusive educational app for responsible firearm use and first aid training.
9
Chiron Global Tech
Country: Australia
Chiron Global Tech is an innovative, Australian technology company that has developed a unique, patent-pending training and operational body armour system for Defence, Law Enforcement, Security and Corrections personnel.
10
Marathon
Country: Australia
Marathon Targets makes the smart target system for dynamic live-fire marksmanship training.
11
WB Group
Country: Poland
WB Group specializes in state-of-the-art solutions for international armed forces, radio communication equipment, and weapons systems.
12
Optimus System
Country: South Korea
Optimus System Co provides innovative service solutions in various fields, including METAVERSE-based training services, manufacturing industry services using DIGITAL TWIN, and private and public robot services based on AI robot technology.
13
Combatica
Country: Israel
Combatica is a Next-Generation XR Training Platform for Law Enforcement, Special Forces and Security
14
ChimeraXR
Country: Canada
ChimeraXR is a virtual reality training system that offers law enforcement training through simulation.
15
Levato
Country: Norway
Game-based learning technology for higher education and corporate training
16
Tecknotrove
Country: India
Tecknotrove Systems is a manufacturer of training simulators and simulation solutions.
17
Logics7
Country: Ukraine
Logics7 manufactures professional solutions for fire training simulators
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Editor: Bruce Makowsky
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