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$5.6M Contract Awarded for US Department of Defense Project

$5.6M contract awarded for US Department of Defense project

  • The contract scope is to deliver a new immersive training capability and includes supplying Operator XR system licenses along with R&D services.
  • The R&D project duration is 20 months commencing 11th September 2024.
  • The contract presents opportunities for follow on work.

xReality Group Limited (XRG) is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $5.6M AUD contract to deliver a new immersive training capability to the United States Department of Defence. The contract has been awarded to XRG by Acrolect Solutions LLC, DBA Endurance Group, who is serving as prime contractor to the US Department of Defence for the R&D effort. 

This project represents the first sale of Operator XR’s immersive training systems to a US Federal Government customer, and will be delivered across a period of 20 months starting 11th September 2024. The contract includes pathways for follow on work within the DoD and broader US Government agencies.

Operator XR, a wholly owned subsidiary of xReality Group Ltd, provides Military and Law Enforcement agencies with a unique, integrated Mission Planning & Rehearsal System, which is portable, secure, and highly immersive.

Recent milestones for Operator XR include:

  • Annual Recurring Revenue increased 250% to $2.21M
  • Total Contract Value increased 514% for the quarter to $4.1M
  • 20 new customers acquired during Q4.
  • 162 active opportunities with a total sales pipeline of $24.2M

The award of the US Department of Defence project highlights the increasing demand and market relevance of Operator XR’s solutions and underscores a pivotal year of strategic execution and market penetration.

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Significant milestone for Operator XR with first sale in United States

We are pleased to announce that our US subsidiary, Operator XR LLC (Operator XR), has achieved a remarkable milestone with its first US customer. This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in affirming Operator XR’s viability to cater to a diverse range of law enforcement needs within the United States.

Elevating Law Enforcement Training

The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado has embraced Operator XR’s cutting-edge training solutions. They have procured both product lines, to service their tactical teams needs for immersive team-based Virtual Reality (VR) training capability, and its patrol officers for de-escalation training.

  1. OP-1 Tactical Training System: This immersive VR solution empowers tactical teams to refine operational tactics in complex scenarios, enhancing their response capabilities to critical situations.
  2. OP-1 LE De-escalation System: Focusing on patrol officers, this system hones de-escalation skills through virtual training in realistic scenarios, ensuring a measured response to various law enforcement situations.

A Choice Backed by Excellence

The selection of Operator XR by the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office followed a comprehensive evaluation process. This choice reinforces the company’s capability to address modern law enforcement training challenges effectively.

A Visionary Partnership

Lou Vallario, Garfield County Sheriff, highlights how Operator XR’s platform aligns with their vision of proactive preparedness. This partnership aims to equip deputies with the skills needed to ensure safety, service, and security, fostering a transformative change in virtual law enforcement training.

A Momentous Achievement

“Securing our first customer in the USA marks a major milestone for XRG. It highlights the product fit and sets the stage for our sustained commitment and growth in the North American markets. The significance of this first sale cannot be understated, it will amplify our presence in the market and provide a substantial springboard into a large number of agencies of all sizes.” – Wayne Jones, CEO of xReality Group Limited.

Expanding Horizons

The partnership with the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office is a significant step in Operator XR’s strategic approach to target law enforcement agencies within the 50-500 sworn officers range, encompassing roughly 3,000 agencies across the US. This approach aligns with Operator XR’s goal of widespread impact and value delivery.

As Operator XR gains ground in the US market, it signifies a promising path forward. This accomplishment underscores the company’s potential to redefine law enforcement training, contributing to safer communities through enhanced readiness.

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For more information on Operator XR, visit: https://operatorxr.com/

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Operator XR first sale to Australian Defence Force

Operator XR is leading the way for immersive military virtual reality training and we are proud to announce the successful sale of its OP-1 Tactical Rehearsal System to the Australian Department of Defence.

The system will be used by the Australian Army and initially provided to deployed units to maintain military skills, using Operator XR’s immersive VR simulation platform, OP-1. This system brings a new dimension to enhancing critical military skills and has been purchased as part of a concept evaluation process.

The 4 person OP-1 System allows for tactical teams to train and rehearse in Close Quarters Battle (CQB) and urban combat scenarios with unparalleled realism.

Users train on their own weapons, as the system is supplied with M4 “drop in” kits that replace the bolt and magazine of the live weapon with an untethered, pneumatic recoil system and weapon tracking sensors. This integration creates a lifelike experience that mirrors real-world weapon handling.

Image of a black case with 4 VR headsets, a table, tracking devises.

The OP-1 System is a compact design, with the complete system for 4 users packing into a double rifle case. There are no external computers required, with the system operating seamlessly off a high-powered tablet, which also serves as the hub for the After Action Review (AAR) system.

Additionally, OP-1 operates completely offline, allowing the virtual reality training system to be deployed securely, and in locations without internet.

Operator XR is honoured to stand beside the Australian Department of Defence in their pursuit of maintaining and advancing the capabilities of their armed forces through cutting-edge technology.

For more information about Operator XR, visit: https://operatorxr.com/

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Operator XR Launches Groundbreaking Tactical Software Development Kit (SDK)

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Beta version of our subsidiary, Operator XR’s Tactical Software Development Kit (SDK).

This revolutionary tool empowers special forces, military, and law enforcement agencies to create immersive and realistic training scenarios. The Tactical SDK seamlessly integrates with Operator XR’s immersive tactical rehearsal systems, enabling end users to develop custom active shooter simulations, mission rehearsals, and other specialised scenarios.

The Tactical SDK features an intuitive visual editor and a powerful scripting API for scenario creation. It supports multi-user collaboration, real-time scenario development, and optimization between developers. With access to a growing library of pre-built 3D assets and environments, users can quickly build visually engaging scenarios.

The advanced AI and behaviour customisation capabilities enable dynamic and challenging training experiences, with characters exhibiting custom behaviours and decision-making processes. The SDK’s performance optimisation tools and in-depth analytics ensure smooth and immersive experiences for users while providing valuable insights for scenario improvement.

An example of Tactical SDK capabilities, showing a 3D image of a custom building scenario with custom character placement and behaviours.

Operating offline, the Tactical SDK adheres to the highest security standards, enabling classified scenario development and protecting intellectual property. It supports a wide range of training scenarios, including active shooter simulations, tactical decision-making, close-quarters combat, vehicle interdictions, communication, teamwork, leadership exercises, and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance training.

The release of Operator XR’s Tactical SDK showcases our commitment to delivering innovative virtual tactical rehearsal systems to the global special forces, military, and law enforcement markets. This software empowers our customers to reduce training costs significantly by creating custom training scenarios without external support.

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Find out more about Operator XR Tactical SDK here: https://operatorxr.com/virtual-reality-scenario-designer

xReality Group Limited are leaders in enterprise software development for mission critical simulations for military and law enforcement. The company develops and operates physical and digital simulations. Portfolio companies include Indoor Skydiving facilities, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment, training, and production.

xReality Group Limited is listed on ASX under the code XRG.

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Release of first in-house produced VR game, Androids & Outlaws

Androids & Outlaws

 

We are very excited to announce our first in-house video game experience, developed by our own VR studio, Red Cartel, has now been released and is playing in our Bondi and Gold Coast venues.

 

 

Androids & Outlaws is a fun and competitive multiplayer shooter game, played in FREAK’s Free-Roam Arena. The game pits 2 or 4 players against each other and features a friendly, cartoony aesthetic and utilizes the Vive Focus 3 Virtual Reality headset. To play, players are given a virtual shield and gun, and must shoot the opposing team to gain points. There is no limit to how many times players can be shot, as each round is based on a time limit. The team that holds the most points at the end of the round is victorious.


The Arena was previously limited to players aged 10 or older due to the weight of the backpack and equipment. However, by offering the use of the Vive Focus 3 and its accompanying controllers instead, the heavy equipment is entirely eliminated, allowing a younger and wider audience to play Androids & Outlaws.

Red Cartel spent several months developing this title specifically and exclusively for FREAK to use in the Arena to increase the market audience by accessing a younger demographic.


The in-house production means the game can be modified ongoing and quickly with any improvements that may be required.


FREAK have already seen a growth in the use of the second Arena during weekday operations, and an increase in younger players aged 8+, thanks to the release of this exclusive new title.


Find out more about Androids & Outlaws on the FREAK website below:


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Virtual Reality (VR) has arrived!

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Downunder, Australia’s largest facility for indoor skydiving, have introduced Virtual Reality as part of their experience offers, a revolutionary first for the Australian market.

“Virtual Reality is something we have been working towards introducing into our facilities for a long time”, comments ISAG National Marketing Manager Cheryl Dawson, “We have been waiting for the technology to become advanced enough that the experience replicates the skydiving experience perfectly, we are very excited with our new product”.

Virtual reality will allow users a real-world skydiving experience, without the need to jump from a plane or even wear a parachute.

“Our iFLY VR experience has skyrocketed our indoor skydiving offering to a whole new level. During our testing phase we had some of the country’s best skydivers using the product, with many commenting on its realism and how they felt like they were really flying outdoors!”

The iFLY VR Experience allows the user to watch POV skydiving footage on a specially designed VR helmet that takes the indoor skydiving experience outdoors.

“While you are in the safety of our wind tunnel, you will be watching mountains and even other skydivers fly by from 14,000 feet! It’s really quite incredible.”

The iFLY VR Experience combines the latest in VR technology with the state-of-the-art wind tunnel creating the most realistic skydiving experience ever offered in Australia.

iFLY VR package is now available at iFLY Downunder (Sydney West) to fly from 19th November 2018.

The technology will also land at iFLY Gold Coast and iFLY Perth by the end of the month, making it the hottest new product on the market this Christmas.

For more information, visit the iFLY website here or follow the iFLY Indoor Skydiving Facebook page here.

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