⊲ LinkedIn ⊳ Augmented reality is framed here as a key enabler of the “connected soldier,” offering head-worn displays that layer mission-critical data directly into the user’s view. The article by...
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AR First for Rotorcraft Training
⊲ Defence Industry Europe ⊳ Red 6 has linked its ATARS system with Boeing’s AH-64E Apache testbed, marking the first time an AR flight-training capability has been paired with a rotorcraft. By...
Astronaut Nausea Cut With VR
⊲ Interesting Engineering ⊳ Researchers from the University of Colorado-Boulder have found that virtual reality (VR) headsets can significantly alleviate motion sickness experienced by astronauts...
Simulation Weekly News
Europe’s Spatial Computing Market is projected to grow to US$144.83 billion by 2032, driven by the adoption of XR technologies. This growth is visibly impacting core industries, particularly...
FPV Drone‑Vs‑Soldier Simulation Training
⊲ Next Gen Defense ⊳ A Ukrainian company, Atmaraksi, has built a virtual simulator called Duel, allowing one person to pilot an FPV drone and another to engage it as a defending soldier. The system...
Magic Leap Shifts to AR Glasses with Google
⊲ Digital Trends ⊳ Magic Leap has shifted its strategy, announcing a partnership with Google to focus on AR glasses rather than producing standalone hardware. This collaboration aims to blend Magic...
Valve’s New “Streaming‑First” VR Headset
⊲ UploadVR ⊳ Valve has confirmed its standalone VR headset, Steam Frame, will launch in early 2026. It employs an evolved Proton compatibility layer and can run almost any Linux, Windows, and...
Airline Emergency Drills Go VR
⊲ Aerospace Global News ⊳ Announced at EATS 2025, Lufthansa has introduced the Digital Cabin Emergency Evacuation Trainer (D-CEET), a €2.4 million virtual reality system designed to enhance cabin...
Europe’s Spatial Computing Market Grows
⊲ openPR ⊳ The Europe Spatial Computing Market, valued at US$ 39.39 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to US$ 144.83 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 18.0%. Key growth drivers include the rising...
Simulation Weekly News
NATO streamlined military training by integrating the Joint Theatre-Level Simulation Global Operations (JTLS-GO), achieving up to 45% drops in planning time and reducing infrastructure overheads....
Avatars Step onto Casino Floors
⊲ Niche Gamer ⊳ The article explores how virtual reality and the metaverse are transforming online casinos by creating immersive 3D environments where players can walk around as avatars, pick up...
Simulation Weekly News
Military leaders are championing a rapid shift toward virtual modelling and experimentation for future battlespaces, with a senior RAF officer urging accelerated adoption despite ongoing struggles...