Finnish Defence Forces to trial Finnish Varjo glasses in counter-drone training
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The Finnish Defence Forces will begin using virtual reality glasses made by the Finnish company Varjo in the training of counter-drone operations. Varjo is a Helsinki-based company that develops highly accurate virtual and mixed reality devices. The change is linked to the fact that small unmanned aircraft, i.e. drones, have in recent years become an important part of modern warfare and also of security threats.
The aim of the training is to allow soldiers to practise situations that are difficult to reproduce in real terrain. With virtual glasses, exercises can include a variety of drones and different weather conditions. In this way, soldiers can practise detecting and countering drones safely and effectively, without requiring expensive equipment or a large area every time.
The Defence Forces will initially carry out the matter as a joint pilot project. During the pilot, experiences will be collected and evaluated to see how the devices work in practical training. If the trial succeeds, the method may be expanded later to other units.
The success of the project is important, because expertise in counter-drone operations is developing rapidly. The results of the pilot will show how virtual technology can support the readiness of Finnish soldiers in the future.
Sources: etn.fi
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