Rheinmetall Partners with Varjo for Mixed Reality Training

Rheinmetall and Varjo are collaborating to integrate Varjo’s XR technology into Rheinmetall’s deployable virtual land training systems. The partnership equips Rheinmetall’s modular driving and weapons simulation systems with Varjo XR-4 Series headsets, enabling forces to train more personnel in multiple locations.

“Nations need to strengthen their defense capabilities faster than ever before, and training is at the heart of that mission,” said Bartek Panasewicz, VP Training Systems Land at Rheinmetall Electronics. “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.”

Rheinmetall’s driving simulators can be transported and set up in the field, with cockpit inserts swapped in minutes to replicate different vehicles. With Varjo mixed reality integration, physical and virtual elements can be combined, allowing crews to operate real hardware while immersed in virtual terrains. This approach supports operational training without relying on fixed-site simulators.

“Mixed reality provides a new edge for land training, accelerating preparedness at a fraction of the cost compared to traditional training methods,” said Valentin Storz, Chief Revenue Officer at Varjo.

Varjo’s XR-4 Series headsets offer high-resolution visual fidelity, realistic passthrough vision, and advanced eye tracking for land, air, and sea training. Instructors can assess how trainees interact with instruments, maintain situational awareness, and perform under simulated stress. 

Rheinmetall and Varjo will demonstrate the solutions at I/ITSEC 2025 in Orlando, Florida, December 1–4, at booth #2301, featuring an XR truck driving simulator.