Mixed Reality (MR) in Defence

Defense industry has always been an early adopter of technology, to maintain competitive edge in military engagements and it is not a surprise that defense has emerged as one of the largest users of immersive technologies. Operational readiness has always been the core of any defense strategy and the conventional techniques and methods have proven to be far too expensive and inaccessible. Augmented and Virtual Reality have proven to be an extremely efficient mode for trainings and providing experiential, in context scenarios for various hostile situations and that the modern day military is expected to encounter.

Today XR based training methods are deployed for almost all kind of defense simulations and aids including combat readiness training in various hostile conditions, flight training, critical equipment repairs and maintenance in war zones, providing in context real time data and update to solider in war zones and tactical training. VR based simulators offer a cost effective alternate to large mechanical simulators and also the flexibility to train anyone anytime improving operational readiness

MR use cases

VR based simulators for pilots, tanks and other critical equipment
Situational trainings in simulated environments for better operational readiness
Repair and maintenance for critical equipment
Remote assist for ground forces for quick repairs and equipment readiness
AR based head mount displays for real time data and operational information
Tactical training and simulation of hazardous conditions for close to real life situations

Benefits of MR in Defence

Up to 250% improvement in ability to complete a critical mission without errors

Up to 80% cost savings while using VR training as compared to in person simulation

Up to 400 increased retention of VR based training in soldiers

AR based real time information can improve operational efficiency by up to 300% and reduce fatality by 5X

VR trained soldiers are up to 30% quick to respond to situations

Up to 150% better attention to training and 3.5X better connection to the content

Up to 5X improvement in equipment up time in war zones using AR based remote assist and work instructions