Immersive Training Firm Joins European Defence Alliance

HOLOGATE was among the original signatories and founding members of the newly launched Defence Alliance. Its initial membership was formalized at an official signing ceremony at Munich’s Wappenhalle on 28 September, during Bits & Pretzels 2026.

The Defence Alliance is part of the German Federal Government’s Startup and Scaleup Strategy and stands under the patronage of Katherina Reiche, Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. Operated by BASED, Germany’s de:hub for Security & Defence, it is designed to help defense and dual-use technologies move faster from development into practical capability.

HOLOGATE CEO and Founder Leif Petersen took part in the panel discussion “Chaos or an Alliance for Resilient Nations” alongside leaders from Shield AI and Daimler Truck Defence.

“Being a founding member of the Defence Alliance is a proud moment for HOLOGATE. It recognizes what our team has already built and the role we have earned in this field.” said Leif Petersen, CEO and Founder of HOLOGATE. “But for me, it is also a starting signal. The need for effective training and stronger European capabilities is growing, and we have to step up again to meet it - together with the people and organizations who will use and need these solutions.”

For HOLOGATE, founding membership reflects its work in immersive training and simulation for defense and public safety. Its HGXR systems and HOLOFORCE software enable teams to train together in adaptable, repeatable virtual scenarios and review decisions and performance.