Vegvisir

What Vegvisir does

Vegvisir (legal entity Defensphere OÜ) is an Estonian-Croatian defense technology company founded in January 2021 that builds mixed-reality situational awareness systems for military platforms. Its core offering is an ultra-low latency 360° see-through-armor system that streams video from vehicle-mounted camera arrays to head-mounted displays, enabling armored crews, remote operators, and commanders to visualize the battlespace in real time. The product ecosystem comprises Vegvisir Core for manned armored vehicles, Remote for unmanned and optionally manned platforms with bandwidth-optimized streaming, and Nano for compact or modular deployments, all unified by a shared Visor AR headset, Mission Grip controller, and common software engine; a Virtual Command Station extends the same interface into VR-based fleet management. A Battlefield Communications Module, launched in 2026, adds automatic network switching across 5G, 4G, Starlink, mesh radios, and fiber with dual-modem failover. The system is built to NATO STANAG standards, including Friendly Force Tracking (STANAG 5527), and the mission computer is designed to MIL specifications. AI features (sensor fusion, object detection, threat detection, decision support) are integrated as a product layer, with deeper AI capability being built out through a December 2025 MoU with Protostar Labs.

Name

Vegvisir

Legal name

Defensphere OÜ

Website

https://vegvisir.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Vegvisir develops ultra-low latency mixed-reality situational awareness systems (Core, Remote, Nano, Virtual Command Station) for defense forces operating armored and unmanned military platforms across NATO and allied markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Defense Situational Awareness Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Computer Peripheral Equipment, Nec (3577)

akta.pro primary industry

Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) & Autonomous Land Platforms (IMABAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Avionics Displays & Human-Machine Interface (EFIS/HUD/HMD) (IMABAFAH), VR/XR Hardware & Accessories (Headsets, Controllers, Trackers, Haptics) (MPAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Mixed reality defense
• Situational awareness systems
• Armored vehicle electronics
• Military XR technology
• Tactical command systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Mission Solutions Systems: Sale of mixed reality situational awareness systems (Vegvisir Core, Remote, Nano) for armored vehicles and unmanned platforms. Systems include hardware (cameras, sensors, mission computers, head-mounted displays) and software integration.
2. Command & Control Solutions: Sale of Virtual Command Station VR-based command solutions for fleet management and tactical coordination, including hardware (Visor headset, Mission Grip) and software licensing.
3. Platform Integration Services: Custom integration services for installing Vegvisir systems onto various armored vehicle platforms (Patria, M113, etc.) with end-user testing and validation.
4. Communications Module: Battlefield communications modules for network resilience with dual modem failover, currently securing first European customer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vegvisir develops and sells Mixed Reality Situational Awareness Systems (XRSAS) for military manned and unmanned platforms, providing 360-degree 'see-through armor' vision through camera arrays and head-mounted displays with ultra-low latency video processing. The product line comprises Vegvisir Core (for manned armored vehicles), Vegvisir Remote (for unmanned and optionally crewed platforms), Vegvisir Nano (compact modular solution for unmanned platforms), and the Virtual Command Station (VR-based command and control), supported by the Visor AR headset, Mission Grip controller, and a Battlefield Communications Module.

Product overview

Vegvisir is an Estonian-Croatian defense technology company developing XR-based Mixed Reality Situational Awareness Systems (XRSAS) for military platforms. The product portfolio comprises a unified ecosystem: Vegvisir Core delivers 360-degree 'see-through armor' vision and real-time data overlays for manned armored vehicles; Vegvisir Remote extends situational awareness to unmanned and optionally crewed platforms with bandwidth-optimized streaming; Vegvisir Nano provides a compact, cost-effective modular solution for flexible integration; and the Virtual Command Station enables VR-based fleet management and multi-domain command and control. The ecosystem is unified through shared hardware (Visor headset, Mission Grip controller) and a common software engine, allowing operators to use consistent interfaces across platforms while the modular design enables vehicle units to be swapped without changing the operator kit. The company also offers a Communications Module for automatic network switching across multiple communication channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vegvisir Core Situational awareness system for armored vehicles delivering unobstructed 360-degree vision and real-time digital overlays for vehicle crews; provides lowest possible latency, multi-user role collaboration, and platform data integration for MBTs, IFVs, and APCs.
• Vegvisir Remote Situational awareness system optimized for lower-bandwidth remote operations on unmanned and optionally manned ground and naval platforms; features bandwidth-optimized streaming, unified user interface, and multi-user and sensor support.
• Vegvisir Nano Compact, cost-effective, lightweight situational awareness solution combining maximum integration flexibility with proven intuitive user interface; fiber-ready, AI-ready, integrates any camera, supports sub-1 Mbit/s bandwidth adaptation, and designed for unmanned platforms.
• Vegvisir Virtual Command Station VR-based command and control solution replacing traditional screens with an interactive collaborative virtual workspace for fleet management and tactical coordination; integrates UAV feeds, battlefield management systems, and logistics into one digital space for mobile, dispersed command posts.
• Vegvisir Communications Module Battlefield communications module enabling military platforms to automatically switch among 5G, 4G, Starlink, mesh radios, and fiber-optic networks to maintain connectivity in contested environments; features dual modems with failover capability, omnidirectional antennas, and IP68-rated protection.
• Vegvisir Visor Lightweight high-performance AR headset optimized for defense applications with stereo Full HD displays per eye, up to 120Hz refresh rate, diopter adjustment, UV protection (99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC), ANSI Z87.1-compliant impact protection, anti-fog and anti-scratch coating; weighs 120g with USB-C connectivity.
• Vegvisir Mission Grip Human-machine interface panel combining head-mounted displays with intuitive control for seamless and immersive interaction; features ergonomic design, ambidextrous use, gesture support, haptic feedback, and third-party sensor compatibility.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 Mbit/s bandwidth capability with adaptability down to 1 Mbit/s for contested environments
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• DOK-INGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Selected as best bidder in Croatian public tender for development and integration of immersive interface for DOK-ING's unmanned ground vehicles and Command Headquarters vehicle. Vegvisir will integrate Remote situational awareness and Virtual Command Station into DOK-ING's next-gen dual-use UGVs. Part of Croatian program for strengthening strategic partnerships in industrial transition.
• Protostar LabssecondaryTechnology or Integration · 19 December 2025MoU signed December 19, 2025 to integrate artificial intelligence with Vegvisir's mixed reality situational awareness systems. Protostar Labs (based in Osijek and Belišće, Croatia) specializes in AI-enabled onboard data processing, edge computing, and multispectral imaging for space and industrial applications.
• VANTAGE ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2025Pan-European consortium funded by European Defence Fund (€10.09M EU contribution, €10.88M total project cost) coordinated by Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT). Vegvisir contributes to development of next-generation tactical VTOL drone. Consortium includes 8 organizations from 7 countries: C&V Defence, CAVOK UAS, Centro de Observación y Teledetección Espacial SAU, INCAS București, M3 Systems Belgium, UAV Navigation - Grupo Oesia. 36-month project spanning 2025-2028.
• Milrem RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025MoU signed at IDEX 2025 for integration of Vegvisir's XR-based situational awareness systems with Milrem's unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) including THeMIS and Type-X platforms. Companies will collaborate on projects, testing, and experimentation to develop innovative use cases combining autonomous ground platforms with Vegvisir's vision systems.
• MKU LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 January 2024MoU signed January 8, 2024 to introduce Vegvisir situational awareness systems to the Indian defense market. MKU, established in 1985, brings expertise in advanced protection solutions including ballistic helmets, body armor, and optronic devices. Partnership focuses on adapting Vegvisir technology for specific Indian market requirements.
• Estonian Ministry of DefencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 May 2023Grant agreement signed in 2021 supporting Vegvisir's first field testing at Tapa airfield. Estonian Ministry of Defence has provided ongoing support for development and testing of situational awareness systems with Estonian Defence Forces.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: German defense prime and major armored-vehicle integrator (Leopard, Lynx, Boxer). Competes with Vegvisir as both a vehicle integrator and a supplier of mission-system electronics; relevant because it owns the OEM integration layer Vegvisir is targeting.
• Thales: French defense prime with extensive vehicle electronics, optronics and crew situational awareness offerings across land platforms. Overlaps with Vegvisir on armored-vehicle mission systems but competes across a much broader portfolio.
• Saab: Swedish defense and security company supplying integrated situational awareness, vehicle electronics, and command-and-control systems for military vehicles and naval platforms. Comparable in mission and customer base, broader in scope.
• BAE Systems: Global defense prime offering integrated electronic systems, vehicle protection, and situational awareness solutions across armored vehicles and combat platforms. Overlaps with Vegvisir on the mission-system layer across Western militaries.
• Microsoft (IVAS): Holistic AR/VR supplier to militaries via the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program. Competes in the military mixed-reality headset space with the resources of a hyperscaler behind it.
• Hensoldt: German sensor and defense electronics house providing optronics, situational awareness and sensor-fusion systems for armored vehicles (e.g., SETAS, SERO). Comparable on the sensor-fusion and vehicle-electronics layer of Vegvisir's stack.

Direct peers

• Elbit Systems: Israeli defense electronics prime and the closest direct competitor, with IronVision 360-degree see-through-armor HMD system for Armored Fighting Vehicles. Directly comparable product, customer base (armored vehicle crews), and delivery model (integrated situational awareness).
• Bohemia Interactive Simulations: Provider of VBS, a leading VR/XR military simulation and training platform with comparable XR delivery to defense customers. Closely aligned on the XR-for-defense technology stack and end-user community.

Emerging players

• Anduril Industries: US defense-tech company building AI-enabled autonomous systems and Lattice command-and-control software. Comparable emerging-play positioning and a similar focus on multi-domain, software-centric situational awareness for the modern battlefield.
• Red 6 Aerospace: Defense-tech startup building outdoor XR training and tactical AR for military pilots and operators. Comparable as an emerging XR-for-defense peer with similar fundraising stage and government customer focus, though primarily airborne training rather than vehicle situational awareness.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vegvisir
• Facebookfacebook.com/vegvisirxr

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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