KNDS France, a leading land defense company, and VRAI, a simulation data specialist, announced the signing of a new partnership during the DSEI 2025 exhibition in London. The collaboration aims to integrate VRAI’s advanced human performance data solutions with KNDS France’s simulation ecosystem, supporting armed forces in enhancing crew performance and reducing training costs.
Harnessing Human Performance Data
VRAI’s mission is to redefine exceptional human performance by using simulation-generated data to transform how defense personnel are trained. Through data-driven insights, VRAI helps customers shorten training cycles, reduce costs, and improve operational effectiveness.
The partnership with KNDS France validates VRAI’s innovative solutions, such as its ReACT Armour Crew VR training system, which delivers immersive, data-rich training experiences tailored for modern armored forces.
Industry Leaders on Collaboration
“We are thrilled to unite the innovative simulation technologies developed by VRAI and KNDS France within a single ecosystem,” said Alexandre Penley, KNDS Vice President for BD Europe & NATO. “This strategic integration will open new horizons – enabling richer, smarter, and more adaptive analytical processing experiences. It’s a leap forward that redefines what the future of AI simulation can achieve.”
Pat O’Connor, CEO of VRAI, added:
“This partnership is a great example of how an innovative dual-use technology company like VRAI can grow alongside a major OEM like KNDS France. By combining our capabilities, we will deliver innovative solutions to soldiers, sailors, and aircrew faster, while laying the foundation for AI-enabled support tools.”
Building the Future of AI-Driven Training
The partnership will leverage VRAI’s HEAT simulation data solution, its ReACT VR Armour Crew Simulator, and KNDS’s simulation products. Together, the companies will provide defense customers with actionable insights into how to:
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Reduce training time and costs
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Improve crew performance
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Build robust datasets for future AI-enabled support tools
By pooling expertise, KNDS France and VRAI are positioning themselves at the forefront of next-generation military training, ensuring that armed forces can adapt quickly to evolving operational challenges.
