The partners will improve immersive pilot training and defence simulation. Credit: VanderWolf Images/Shutterstock.com.

Austria-based JFJ Aviation & Defence has formed a partnership with Czech-US technology company Vrgineers to co-create an unrestricted version of a fifth-generation fighter simulator.

The simulator cockpit developed from the partnership will fully integrate Vrgineers’ proprietary electronics with the Somnium VR1 and XTAL CAVU mixed-reality systems.

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This configuration will facilitate advanced pilot simulations, mission rehearsals, and technology demonstrations within an immersive setting.

The VR1 headset is a virtual reality device that offers a QLED Mini-Led Fast LCD and provides a resolution of 2,880 x 2,880 per eye.

This initiative represents the first direct partnership between JFJ Aviation & Defence and Vrgineers, merging their expertise to provide cost-effective, high-fidelity simulation solutions for the defence and aerospace sectors.

JFJ Aviation & Defence managing director Dr Johann Schwandtner said: “We are excited to collaborate with Vrgineers on this innovative training setup. This cockpit is part of our expanding portfolio of custom-built enclosures designed to meet the evolving demands of simulation platforms across Nato and allied countries.”

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This collaboration aims to modernise the simulation market, which has traditionally relied on technologies such as flat screens and basic projection systems. With the unrestricted mixed-reality capabilities, the simulator aims to deliver a more authentic and responsive training environment for pilots.

Vrgineers CEO Marek Polčák said: “This partnership brings together two highly experienced teams that complement each other in remarkable ways. We are looking forward to unveiling this and other next-generation simulators that will emerge from our joint efforts.”

The unrestricted fifth-generation fighter simulator is set to be showcased at forthcoming defence exhibitions.

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