What MVRsimulation does

MVRsimulation Inc., founded in 1997, develops software and 3D content for building and rendering simulated environments used in military training. The company's core technology is the Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), a Microsoft DirectX-based real-time 3D render engine that delivers geospecific simulation as an image generator at 60Hz frame rates on commercial hardware — scaling from laptops to multi-channel 5-meter dome displays. VRSG uses a proprietary round-earth terrain architecture with texture paging, and offers physics-based IR sensor simulation (jointly developed with Technology Service Corporation), DIS/CIGI interoperability for networked training, and ATAK/WinTAK integration via MISB-compliant KLV metadata streaming. The supporting ecosystem includes a 10,725-model classified 3D library, the Terrain Tools authoring product for Esri ArcGIS Pro, and a family of training simulators built on the VRSG engine — Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT), Portable Joint Fires Trainer (PJFT), FPV UAV Simulator, and Fixed-Wing Part Task Mission Trainer (PTMT).

The business sells exclusively direct to customers via website quote request, with no commercial resellers, and applies a 'Best Pricing' policy giving identical terms to US Government, commercial, and international buyers. Revenue is generated through one-time perpetual software licenses (VRSG $10K-$20K by viewport tier; VRSG7LLM at $250K), annual software maintenance subscriptions ($1.5K-$6K per seat), hardware sales (desktop systems, terrain servers, peripherals), 3D terrain databases by region, and custom aerial imagery collection services. The customer base is concentrated in US Air Force, Army, Navy, and allied militaries, with notable programs including MQ-9 MJAT (700+ licenses), JTC TRS (481), A-10 FMT (387), ANG F-16 MTT (301), and deployments in Korea, UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, and others. The DJFT holds JFS ESC accreditation for Type 1/2/3 day-night-laser-IR JTAC training — a regulatory moat positioning MVRsimulation as the only accredited mixed-reality deployable joint fires trainer.

Name

MVRsimulation

Legal name

MVRsimulation Inc.

Website

https://mvrsimulation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MVRsimulation develops the VRSG real-time 3D visualization engine and a family of accredited JTAC, FPV UAV, and fixed-wing training simulators used by the US Air Force, Army, allies, and select defense primes for networked military simulation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Simulation Software

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

VR-Based Skills Training Simulations (Soft Skills, Customer Service, Leadership) (EDAFAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Creator Tools & Content Pipelines for Immersive Learning (VR lesson builders, 3D asset workflows) (EDAFAJAL), Stereo 3D VFX & Conversion (Stereoscopy, Depth, Reprojection) (MPAHABAJ), Virtual Training, Workshops & Masterclasses (Interactive Sessions) (MPAGAOAJ)

Keywords

• Military simulation software
• Real-time 3D visualization
• Image generation systems
• JTAC training simulators
• Geospecific terrain rendering

Headquarters

HQ city

Sudbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses (VRSG): Perpetual software licenses for VRSG (Virtual Reality Scene Generator) sold in viewport tiers (vp1, vp2, vp4, vp6). Single license can create multiple viewports. Includes one year of maintenance and technical support with all software upgrades.
2. Software Maintenance & Technical Support: Annual renewal of technical support and software maintenance for VRSG, including software patches, point releases, and troubleshooting support. Required USB dongle for authentication.
3. 3D Terrain Databases: Round-earth terrain architecture tiles covering North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, and South America. Sold by region or as complete world coverage. Delivered on external hard drives or network storage devices.
4. Terrain Tools Software: Terrain creation software for Esri ArcGIS Pro enabling construction of 3D terrain in VRSG format. Includes single viewport VRSG license bundled.
5. Hardware Systems: Sale of complete visual simulation systems including Desktop Systems, Rackmount Systems, Terrain Servers, Terrain NAS, Notebooks, and Operator Stations. Custom configurations available.
6. Aerial Imagery Collection: Custom imagery collection services using MVRsimulation's sUAS, including 2cm resolution imagery processed and delivered in VRSG format. Minimum 20 sq.km order, with unlimited use rights.
7. Simulator Products: Complete training simulator systems including Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT), Portable Joint Fires Trainer (PJFT), FPV UAV Simulator, and Fixed-Wing Part Task Mission Trainer (PTMT).
8. VRSG7LLM License: Unlimited use license for 3D model library to create output for training Large Language Models (LLMs) for ISR applications. High-volume image datasets for platform identification training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MVRsimulation develops the Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG), a Microsoft DirectX-based real-time 3D visualization engine that produces geospecific imagery for military simulation training. The company sells perpetual VRSG software licenses (tiered by viewport count), annual maintenance subscriptions, packaged training simulators (DJFT, PJFT, FPV UAV Simulator, PTMT), 3D terrain databases, an extensive 3D model library, custom aerial imagery collection services, and supporting hardware systems. Its products are used by U.S. and allied military forces, defense prime contractors, and government agencies for pilot, JTAC, UAV operator, and mission rehearsal training.

Product overview

MVRsimulation provides a comprehensive military simulation software and hardware ecosystem centered on its Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) core platform. VRSG serves as the round-earth terrain rendering engine powering multiple training simulators including the Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT), Portable Joint Fires Trainer (PJFT), First Person View UAV Simulator (FPV-UAV), and Fixed-Wing Part Task Mission Trainer (PTMT). The product portfolio includes Terrain Tools for Esri ArcGIS Pro for 3D terrain creation, an extensive 3D model library of 10,725+ models, and Scenario Editor for mission scenario creation. Hardware offerings include desktop systems, notebooks, terrain servers, and ruggedized rackmount configurations. VRSG supports physics-based IR sensor simulation and is DIS/CIGI interoperable for networked LVC training exercises across U.S. and international military programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VRSG (Virtual Reality Scene Generator): Core real-time 3D visualization software product providing geospecific simulation as an image generator with game quality graphics.
• Terrain Tools
• DJFT (Deployable Joint Fires Trainer)
• PJFT (Portable Joint Fires Trainer)
• FPV UAV Simulator

Products and services

• Virtual Reality Scene Generator (VRSG) Microsoft DirectX-based real-time 3D render engine providing geospecific simulation as an image generator with game-quality graphics at 60Hz. Runs on Windows 10/64-bit from notebooks to multi-channel domes and is DIS/CIGI interoperable for networked training. Sold as perpetual licenses in viewport tiers to military and defense customers.
• Deployable Joint Fires Trainer (DJFT) Self-contained mixed-reality simulator with three stations in welded aluminum cases, fully accredited by JFS ESC for Type 1, 2, and 3 JTAC controls including day/night, laser, and IR. Integrated with Varjo XR series HMDs and supports DACAS via ATAK/WinTAK.
• Portable Joint Fires Trainer (PJFT) Ultra-portable two-person JTAC training solution in airline carry-on backpack or Pelican case. Can run standalone or expand DJFT scenarios and after action review.
• First Person View UAV Simulator (FPV-UAV) First Person View training system for racing-style quadcopter sUAS, attack drones, and Purpose Built Attritable Systems. Combines VRSG with a Bihrle flight model and ROG Ally handheld controller, supporting EW contested environments and networking with other VRSG-based simulators for LSCO training.
• FPV UAV Team Trainer Scalable networked version of the individual FPV UAV Simulator enabling multiple trainees to practice complex mission tactics together in a shared virtual world, overseen via networked Instructor Operator Stations.
• Fixed-Wing Part Task Mission Trainer (PTMT) Portable fixed-wing aircrew trainer in durable aluminum alloy and composite construction. Includes all software licenses, computing equipment, and peripherals, and can network into DJFT scenarios as an additional role player station.
• Terrain Tools for Esri ArcGIS Pro 3D terrain creation software for Esri ArcGIS Pro that constructs terrain in VRSG round-earth format from elevation points and geospecific imagery. Includes runway creation, linear/areal feature definition, bathymetry support, and cultural feature instantiation. Priced at $17,500 and includes a single-viewport VRSG7 license.
• VRSG 3D Terrain Databases Round-earth VRSG terrain databases covering North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, and South America, with high-resolution insets of military installations, airfields, and urban environments. Sold by region ($1,750) or as complete world coverage ($5,595), delivered on external hard drives or terrain servers.
• 3D Model Library Library of 10,725 3D models including air, land, sea platforms, characters, buildings, culture, munitions, vegetation, signage, radars/jammers, and damage state models. Licensed to VRSG customers for building virtual worlds and to AI/ML developers via VRSG7LLM for ISR dataset generation.
• VRSG7LLM AI/ML Training License Unlimited use license of MVRsimulation's 3D model library priced at $250,000, enabling customers to create high-volume image datasets for training Large Language Models and computer vision systems for ISR applications such as combat vehicle identification and target recognition.
• VRSG Desktop System Pre-configured workstation with Intel Ultra 9 285K processor, NVIDIA RTX 5080, 64GB DDR5 RAM, 4TB NVMe SSD, VRSG vp1 license, and Samsung 32-inch 4K display. Supports Varjo XR-4 headset. Priced at $17,750 with 8-10 week lead time.
• VRSG Notebook System Portable workstation under 10 pounds with Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, NVIDIA RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell 24GB, 64GB DDR5, and dual 8TB NVMe drives. Supports VRSG, SAF applications, PJFT, and FPV-UAV IOS systems.
• Terrain NAS Server Network attached storage for serving VRSG terrain tiles with up to 87TB capacity. Designed for high-speed terrain delivery in multi-channel simulator installations.
• Custom Aerial Imagery Collection Custom aerial imagery collection service using MVRsimulation's sUAS producing raw 2cm imagery, orthorectified GEOTIFF, and processed VRSG terrain tiles. Minimum 20 sq.km order at $2,500 per square kilometer with unlimited use rights.
• VRSG Software Maintenance & Technical Support Annual subscription providing software patches, point releases, and troubleshooting support for VRSG. Priced from $1,500 to $6,000 per year based on viewport tier. Required USB dongle authentication and revival may be required if lapsed.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 VRSG licenses in use for US Air Force MJAT training
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Battlespace Simulations (BSI)coreTechnology or IntegrationLong-standing integration partnership where BSI's Modern Air Combat Environment (MACE) software is used alongside VRSG in JTAC simulators, MJAT, and other training systems. MACE provides scenario/entity generation and computer-generated/semi-automated forces (CGF/SAF). This enables joint simulated training environments and distributed mission operations.
• VarjocoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Varjo XR series head-mounted displays (XR-3, XR-4) in DJFT and other mixed reality training systems. Varjo Secure Edition HMD with offline license provides ultra-low latency dual 12-megapixel video pass-through and 360-degree FOV for immersive training.
• Bihrle Applied ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed high-fidelity flight model from Bihrle's DSix simulation environment for FPV UAV simulator. The physics-based blade-element framework provides realistic quad-rotor drone simulation replicating agile UAV flight characteristics for combat operations training.
• Technology Service Corporation (TSC)coreTechnology or IntegrationJoint development partnership for advanced physics-based IR sensor modeling capability. TSC licensed physics-based IR model used in VRSG for real-time infrared sensor image computation directly from visual databases without offline precomputation.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationTerrain Tools software is designed for Esri ArcGIS Pro, enabling customers to create 3D terrain in VRSG format using elevation points and geospecific imagery within a familiar GIS interface. Requires Esri ArcGIS Pro 3.1.3 or higher (sold separately).
• GB International / QuantaDynminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFor Republic of Korea Army JTAC simulator delivery, BSI partnered with GB International. For UK Joint Fires Mobile Trainer, prime contractor Elbit Systems UK partnered with QuantaDyn to integrate MVRsimulation visuals.
• Trident Military SystemsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerF-16 MTT simulators delivered with VRSG integrate Trident Military Systems cockpits and displays. Partnership for delivery of Air National Guard F-16 simulators including Andrews AFB and other locations.
• ZedaSoftminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBuilt and delivered dual-dome F-16 simulator system for Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs (ADP) using MVRsimulation visuals for ACAT/Fighter Risk Reduction Project.
• Close Air SolutionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartneriCASS (interactive Computer Aided Scenario System) JTAC simulator for UK JTAC Schoolhouse uses MVRsimulation VRSG on curved display. Partnership enables NATO-standard JTAC training.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bohemia Interactive Simulations: Direct peer in military virtual simulation training software. BISim's VBS product family competes head-to-head with VRSG for image generation and synthetic environment contracts across US Army, USAF, and allied militaries, and is integrated with similar DIS/HLA networking protocols for LVC training.
• Quantum3D: Direct peer providing real-time visual simulation systems and image generators (MANTIS, Independence) for military flight and JTAC training. Quantum3D competes with VRSG as a COTS image generation platform integrated into primes' fixed-wing and rotorcraft simulators.
• Battlespace Simulations (BSI): Direct peer and named integration partner. BSI's MACE software provides computer-generated/semi-automated forces that run alongside VRSG in JTAC, MJAT, and FPV UAV simulators. Closely comparable in customer base, scale, and military simulation focus.
• Presagis: Direct peer providing 3D simulation and modeling software (Vega Prime, STAGE) for defense and aerospace visual simulation. Competes with VRSG for image generation contracts in military flight and sensor simulation applications.

Broad incumbents

• CAE: Broad incumbent and the largest pure-play defense simulation and training company globally. CAE provides full-mission simulators for F-16, MQ-9, and other platforms where MVRsimulation provides the visual system — both partner and competitor on large programs.
• Collins Aerospace (RTX): Broad incumbent providing aerospace and defense training systems, including visual systems for military flight simulators. Competes for visual system and full-mission trainer contracts across the same USAF and allied platforms MVRsimulation supports.

Emerging players

• SimIS: Emerging player in military simulation, modeling, and training services for US Army, Navy, and SOCOM. Comparable scale and customer base to MVRsimulation, providing synthetic environment and training solutions across distributed test and training environments.
• MAK Technologies: Emerging player in DIS/HLA-based distributed simulation software (VR-Link, MAK One) widely used in military training and LVC environments. Comparable to VRSG in supporting networked military training infrastructure rather than direct image generation.
• SimIS / Dignitas Technologies: Emerging player providing military simulation, training, and serious games solutions for US Army and SOCOM, including JTAC and ground simulation. Comparable in customer profile and emerging scale to MVRsimulation.

Others

• Varjo: Technology partner providing XR-3 and XR-4 headsets integrated into DJFT for mixed-reality JTAC training. Adjacent rather than competitive — Varjo supplies the HMD layer while MVRsimulation supplies the visual content and simulation ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mvrsimulation
• Xx.com/mvrsimulation

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about MVRsimulation