Virtual Reality (VR) Archives

Army Chaplain James Hall, of 6th Battalion, the Royal Australia Regiment, in the unit's social gaming hub at Gallipoli Barracks, with equipment donated by Veteran Gaming Australia. Story and photo by Corporal Michael Rogers.

Gaming a useful tool for social connection

17/05/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1190 Views 0 Comments 6th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment, Chaplains, Veteran Gaming Australia, Virtual Reality (VR)

After being posted to Darwin, away from his family, Chaplain James Hall would play Xbox games online with his sons

Director General Army Aviation Systems Brigadier Andrew Thomas, and Director of Recruiting – Army Colonel Kimberlea Juchniewicz, with Army’s new STEM Engagement Program truck. Photos by Lieutenant Colonel David Hankin.

News Science & Technology

Army takes STEM engagement on the road

15/09/202319/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2067 Views 1 Comment Defence Force Recruiting, Virtual Reality (VR)

Featuring a fresh look and new immersive capability, Army’s new STEM engagement vehicle has been rolled out. CAPTION: Director General Army

Able Seaman Kevin Tran uses the virtual reality damage control system on board HMAS Brisbane at Fleet Base East, Sydney. Story by Meg Van Lohuizen. Photo by Able Seaman Allanson.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy tries virtual firefighting training system

14/04/202317/04/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1894 Views 0 Comments defence innovation, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Royal Australian Navy has trialled a new firefighting training system that uses a combination of virtual and augmented reality.

Able Seaman Aviation Technician – Aircraft Casey Anderson assists a member of the public with a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm flight simulator inside the RAN exhibition tent the 2023 Avalon International Airshow. Story by Lieutenant Ben Willee. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy happy with Avalon Airshow exposure

07/03/202307/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1531 Views 0 Comments Avalon Airshow, EC-135, MH-60R Seahawk, Virtual Reality (VR)

Royal Australian Navy showcased technologically-advanced capabilities at the Australian International Airshow 2023 (AIA23), where Navy’s footprint included helicopters, camcopter, virtual

Commander Australian Fleet Rear Admiral Chris Smith tests a Defence Force Recruiting virtual reality headset at Russell Offices in Canberra. Story by Petty Officer Jake Badior. Photo by Leading Seaman Tara Morrison.

News Royal Australian Navy Science & Technology

Navy life at the touch of a button

15/02/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 1618 Views 0 Comments Commander Australian Fleet, Defence Force Recruiting, STEM, Virtual Reality (VR)

The Navy is using 360-degree virtual reality (VR) technology to bring its people, ships and submarines to communities around Australia.

Sergeant Nitin Biswas operates virtual reality equipment at the 2022 Land Forces expo. Story and photo by Warrant Officer Class Two Max Bree.

Australian Army News Science & Technology

Virtual training the new reality

19/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1959 Views 0 Comments 3rd Battalion RAR, Land Forces Conference, Virtual Reality (VR)

Practising drills without touching a weapon or attacking live enemies without stepping outside is now possible thanks to the virtual