Top 8 Startups that provide Virtual and Augmented Reality for military applications

Updated: Mar 13, 2026
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These startups develop VR systems to enhance situational awareness, training effectiveness and decision-making for military personnel.
1
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.
2
Avalon Holographics
Country: Canada | Funding: $35.9M
Avalon Holographics creates holographics for battlespace visualizations. Its Light Field Displays (LFDs) paint an accurate, detailed 3D picture of the battlespace, including all assets and targets within range.
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
Paladin AI
Country: Canada | Funding: $800K
Paladin AI builds adaptive training technology for the aerospace industry. Human expertise, trained by machine intelligence.
6
ChimeraXR
Country: Canada
ChimeraXR is a virtual reality training system that offers law enforcement training through simulation.
7
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.
8
Combatica
Country: Israel
Combatica is a Next-Generation XR Training Platform for Law Enforcement, Special Forces and Security
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