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01/06/2026

Exciting news: Loft Dynamics' Varjo-powered VR flight simulator has received FTD Level 7 qualification from Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau, the third major aviation authority to qualify their platform, alongside the FAA and EASA.

With this certification, Nakanihon Air in Japan has integrated the Airbus H125 TXi simulator into its pilot training program. Congratulations to the Loft Dynamics team on a significant milestone.

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The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau joins the FAA and EASA in qualifying Loft Dynamics’ VR flight training system. Nakanihon Air becomes the first operator in Japan to integrate Loft Dynamics’ FTD Level 7-qualified VR simulator into its pilot training program, marking the company’s first simulator...

29/05/2026

The Finnish Parliament's Committee for the Future gathered this week to explore how 100 radical technologies will transform society by 2045. Varjo was among the Finnish companies invited to pitch, and event participants had the opportunity to experience counter-drone training in mixed reality first-hand.

Eduskunta - Riksdagen

27/05/2026

How to choose between the Varjo XR-4 and XR-4 Focal Edition? Both share the same 4K-per-eye mini-LED displays and are trusted by the world's most demanding training and simulation programs, but the difference between them can make or break certain use cases.

Read our guide to choosing the right passthrough for yours: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vGlPH0

21/05/2026

We’re excited to share that the HEAT data analytics platform by VRAI is now available as a free 30-day Starter Kit for Varjo XR users.

Integrated with Varjo XR systems, HEAT adds a data analytics layer to existing simulation training workflows, enabling performance insight, improved training evaluation, and the creation of individual digital training records.

The HEAT Starter Kit provides an easy way to explore the value of training data within existing Varjo environments. Get the free HEAT Starter Kit here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vx5MW0

20/05/2026

Why counter drone simulation can't wait: Combat veteran Juny, who served nearly two years in the Ukrainian Special Forces, shares firsthand insights on navigating modern drone threats in this interview and guest blog for Varjo Insider: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0vv2tl0

19/05/2026

Last week, Varjo CEO Timo Toikkanen joined Finnish President Alexander Stubb's delegation to Lithuania, representing Varjo among 27 Finnish companies. Thank you to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda and the Lithuanian industry representatives for the warm welcome.

15/05/2026

Feel the motion. Fly the mission. RYAN AEROSPACE's new Robinson R-44 Mixed Reality Helicopter Simulator packages effective flight training into a low-footprint simulator platform that can even fit into a small office space.

06/05/2026

"Advanced virtual simulations are not replacements. They are force multipliers that cultivate adaptation, judgment, and speed.

As the battlefield becomes more asymmetric, training must evolve. Militaries that cling to outdated methods risk producing forces that are technically capable yet operationally unready."

Read insights on how virtual training can help support evolving defence priorities in this UK Defence Journal opinion piece by Timo Toikkanen and Nico Lange: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0v4_-F0

04/05/2026

Neutralize drone threats like never before. See the cutting edge counter-UAS trainer by Applied Virtual Simulation in action, addressing one of the most critical training needs in modern day defense.

28/04/2026

"The technology should increase the number of combat-ready pilots to front-line squadrons each year and save up to £4 million annually in training costs.”

Learn how the Royal Air Force is putting XR into practice to train future fast jet pilots:

Future RAF fast jet pilots will train using state-of-the-art mixed reality technology, improving how quickly and effectively they are prepared for operational flying.