Varjo and Fynd Reality are deploying extended reality training systems to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces, allowing the military to train soldiers in a virtual environment without risking life and limb. Finland-based Varjo is supplying XR hardware while Norway’s Fynd Reality provides the training platform. The systems are particularly useful in Ukraine where soldiers often cannot train on actual vehicles because those systems are committed to active operations.
The XR training covers familiarization, procedures, and maintenance across multiple vehicle types. In practice, this allows soldiers to learn systems before they encounter them in the field, reducing delays and operational risk.
“XR training is solving a real operational challenge in Ukraine, where access to vehicles and safe training environments is severely limited,” said Timo Toikkanen, CEO of Varjo. “Varjo’s technology is built for mission-critical training use cases where security, reliability, and visual accuracy are paramount. Together with Fynd Reality, we can actively help accelerate and scale training for Ukrainian soldiers heading to the front lines.”
The delivery is funded through Norway’s Nansen Program and contracted via the Norwegian Defense Material Agency. The initial rollout includes 39 XR systems, with a total project value of about €7.2 million. Ukrainian teams are expected to take over development of training content after deployment, which shifts the model from external support to local capability over time.
Fynd Reality has worked with Ukrainian forces since 2023, including training tied to the Leopard 2 A4 platform. The company’s CORE system supports multi-user scenarios, allowing personnel who may not operate vehicles directly to still train in coordinated roles.
