What Haptech Defense Systems does

Haptech Defense Systems (legal entity Haptech, Inc.) is a privately held defense technology company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company designs and manufactures electromagnetic recoil and instrumentation systems (ERIS) for military training and simulation, using patented electromagnetic linear motors to deliver battery-powered, realistic recoil feedback from handguns through to heavy crew-served weapons. Its product portfolio comprises two hardware lines - ERIS Surrogate Weapons (M17, M18, M4, M240B form factors) that are complete electronic simulators, and ERIS Drop-In Kits (M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, MK19) that retrofit real service weapons into training devices - together with Haptech Manager software that provides remote programmability, real-time telemetry (battery, sensors, trigger discipline, accelerometer), and an open API for integration with VR/AR/MR/live/screen-based training platforms.

The company sells primarily through direct enterprise sales to the U.S. Military and federal defense agencies, with no public pricing and no reseller channel referenced; revenue derives from hardware sales on military contracts (the company has booked $11.5M in new military contracts) supplemented by Haptech Manager software subscriptions. The firm holds 77 granted patents with 11 applications pending, maintains ITAR and CMMC-aligned compliance, and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary brand, StrikerVR, which markets VR/AR haptic blasters (Mavrik, Mavrik-Pro, Arena Infinity) to commercial gaming and entertainment customers. The leadership team is led by founder/CEO Kyle Monti (B.S. Physics, former Chief Science Officer at DEKKA Technologies) and COO Conrad Rolling (J.D., with M&A, IP licensing, and regulatory compliance experience), and the company is described as backed by 'worldwide investors' though no specific funding rounds or investor names are publicly disclosed.

Name

Haptech Defense Systems

Legal name

Haptech, Inc.

Website

https://haptechdefense.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Haptech Defense Systems is a privately held New Orleans defense technology company that designs electromagnetic recoil weapon simulators and drop-in training kits for the U.S. Military, complemented by Haptech Manager software with an open API for VR/AR/MR training integration.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Training & Simulation Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480)

akta.pro primary industry

Modeling, Simulation, Digital Twins & Mission Rehearsal Systems (IMABAOAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Defense & Security (EDABALAH)

Keywords

• Military training simulation
• Haptic recoil systems
• Weapon training surrogates
• Defense simulation hardware
• Virtual training electronics

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Surrogate Weapons: Sale of complete electronic weapon simulators (surrogates) for training simulation. Products include M17, M18, M4, and M240B surrogate weapons.
2. Hardware Sales - Drop-In Kits: Sale of recoil kits that convert live weapons into training devices. Drop-in kit form factors include M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, and MK19.
3. Software - Haptech Manager: Remote software manager for ERIS devices with open API for third-party integration. Software licensing for controlling and monitoring training equipment.
4. Military Contracts: Direct government contracts with U.S. Military for training and simulation equipment. Company has received $11.5M in new military contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haptech Defense Systems designs and manufactures electromagnetic recoil-based weapon training simulators (surrogate weapons and drop-in kits) under its proprietary ERIS platform, paired with the Haptech Manager software for remote device control, sensor monitoring, and open-API data integration. Products span handgun, rifle, and crew-served form factors and are sold primarily to the U.S. Military and defense agencies for VR/AR/MR/Live/Screen-Based training environments.

Product overview

Haptech Defense Systems offers a unified product portfolio centered on its proprietary Electromagnetic Recoil & Instrumentation Systems (ERIS) technology platform. The core offering consists of two main product lines: ERIS Surrogate Weapons (complete electronic weapon simulators in M17, M18, M4, and M240B form factors) and ERIS Drop-In Kits (conversion kits for M4A1, M249, M240B, M2A1, and MK19 weapons). These hardware products are managed and controlled via Haptech Manager software, which provides data capture, remote programmability, and real-time monitoring capabilities. The system is designed for multimodal training environments including VR, AR, MR, live fire, and screen-based training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• StrikerVR: VR/AR haptic blasters/controllers for gaming and entertainment. Products include StrikerVR Mavrik, Mavrik-Pro, and Arena Infinity.
• ERIS
• Haptech Manager

Products and services

• ERIS Surrogate Weapons

Quantifiable outcome

• Battery-powered operation eliminates need for pneumatic infrastructure
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• InVeris Training Solutions: InVeris (formerly Meggitt Training Systems) is a leading provider of firearms training simulators and virtual training systems for military and law enforcement. It is a direct competitor in live-fire and virtual weapons training, with overlapping products in marksmanship and immersive small-arms simulation.
• VirTra: VirTra develops simulation-based training systems for military, law enforcement, and commercial markets, including firearms training simulators and scenario-based training environments. It directly competes with Haptech in the small-arms and tactical training simulation market for U.S. defense and security customers.
• Laser Shot: Laser Shot manufactures firearms training simulators using simulated recoil and computer-based tracking systems for military, law enforcement, and commercial ranges. It competes directly with Haptech's surrogate weapon and drop-in kit offerings in the small-arms training simulation segment.

Broad incumbents

• Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall is a major European defense contractor offering a wide portfolio that includes military training systems, live simulation, and weapon platforms. Its training and simulation business serves as a broad incumbent in the defense training market where Haptech also competes.
• CAE: CAE is a global training solutions provider serving defense and civil aviation markets, with a large defense simulation business that includes live-virtual-constructive training and tactical mission rehearsal. It is a broad incumbent competing for large military training system contracts that include weapons and tactical components.
• SAAB: SAAB provides defense training and simulation solutions alongside its broader defense and aerospace portfolio, including ground combat training and live simulation systems. It is a broad incumbent competing for defense training procurement in Europe and selected international markets.
• Thales: Thales is a global defense and aerospace company with a Training & Simulation division serving armed forces worldwide, including live, virtual, and constructive training systems. It is a broad incumbent that competes for integrated training programs encompassing weapons, vehicles, and joint tactical training.
• Cubic Defense: Cubic is a major defense prime that delivers integrated training and simulation solutions for the U.S. DoD and allied militaries, including immersive training systems, instrumented ranges, and live-virtual-constructive (LVC) environments. It operates as a broad incumbent that bundles training hardware, software, and services at the program level.

Others

• bHaptics: bHaptics develops haptic wearable devices and accessories for VR gaming, entertainment, and enterprise training. It is an adjacent haptic technology company — not a direct competitor in weapons simulation but a comparable technology ecosystem participant in the broader haptic feedback space.

Emerging players

• Polymath: Polymath is an emerging VR/AR training company focused on immersive, multiplayer simulation for defense, public safety, and industrial markets. It represents an emerging player applying commercial gaming-adjacent technology to military and tactical training — overlapping with Haptech's VR/AR/MR use cases.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/haptechdefense
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/haptechdefense

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 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 →

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