Bartek Panasewicz, VP Training Systems Land at Rheinmetall Electronics, said, “Nations need to strengthen their defense capabilities faster than ever before, and training is at the heart of that mission.” He added, “Mixed reality gives us the flexibility to train large numbers of soldiers where they are needed, without compromising on the quality or realism of the experience. Varjo’s industry-leading XR technology, combined with Rheinmetall’s top-of-the-line simulators, allows soldiers to scale realistic, high-fidelity training anywhere from central bases to temporary training sites. We are proud to partner with Varjo in accelerating NATO’s defense readiness.”
Rheinmetall’s driving simulators can be deployed rapidly and reconfigured in minutes by swapping cockpit inserts to represent different vehicles. With Varjo’s mixed reality technology, physical and synthetic elements can be merged into one environment, allowing crews to train with real hardware while immersed in virtual terrain that replicates operational conditions.
Valentin Storz, Chief Revenue Officer at Varjo, said, “Mixed reality provides a new edge for land training, accelerating preparedness at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional training methods.” He continued, “By combining Rheinmetall’s high-fidelity simulators and our XR technology, forces can train with speed, mobility, and realism that matches today’s operational demands.”
Varjo’s XR-4 Series headsets provide high-resolution visuals, realistic passthrough vision and advanced eye tracking to support land, air and sea training scenarios. Instructors can monitor how trainees interact with instruments, maintain situational awareness and respond under simulated stress, giving a clearer understanding of performance and skill development.
Rheinmetall and Varjo will showcase their joint solutions at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference in Orlando from 1 to 4 December 2025. The demonstration will include an advanced mixed reality truck driving simulator designed to support scalable, field-ready training capability.
