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US Special Operations Command Adopts Havik VR Training System

The US Department of Defense (DoD) has acquired Havik's virtual reality (VR) simulation training platform for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at a value of $19.9 million.

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  • August 14, 2023
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The US Department of Defense (DoD) has acquired Havik’s virtual reality (VR) simulation training platform for the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), at a value of $19.9 million. The Havik system is a modular and customized system designed to complement DoD’s legacy simulators. It offers an immersive and mobile training experience, designed to meet the unique requirements of USSOCOM. This acquisition is a part of the DoD’s focus on integrating small businesses into the US defense industry.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Contract Details: The US DoD procured Havik’s VR training system for the USSOCOM in a contract valued at $19.9 million, emphasizing a move towards modern, immersive training.
  2. Havik System Features: Havik’s system is a self-contained VR training system known as ‘Havik Joint Fires Trainer’. It offers a modular and customized approach, with the ability to separate the instructor station from the student end users, allowing for remote, immersive training.
  3. Small Business Innovation Focus: The contract was won under a Small Business Innovation Research Phase III award. The acquisition is reflective of the DoD’s push to incorporate smaller businesses, fostering innovation in the defense industry.
  4. Global Trend towards VR and Metaverse: Military training and education are predicted to be one of the largest use cases of the metaverse in the defense industry. Commercial off-the-shelf products, including Meta Quest VR headsets and gaming PCs, are making these technologies more accessible.
  5. Wider Implications and Challenges: The rise of small businesses like Havik in the tech industry reflects a shift in military warfare technology and a need for modernization. The report also emphasizes the critical role of semiconductors and components in manufacturing advanced electronics for network-centric warfare, indicating potential supply chain considerations.

 

Source: https://www.army-technology.com/news/special-operations-command-acquires-havik-virtual-reality-system/ 

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