Updates, milestones, and links shared by EXONICUS.
We are proud to share that 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐄𝐱𝐓𝐒: 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫 has been awarded 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐗𝐑 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 Interservice / Industry Training, Simulation, and Education Conference 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 & 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞, held at the world’s largest modeling, simulation, and training event.
This award underscores the importance of realistic, high-fidelity first aid training tools for military personnel operating in complex environments. MilExTS® is designed to support readiness, precision, and lifesaving decision-making, powered by cutting-edge XR technology and deep medical expertise.
Proud moment for Exonicus, and a step forward for military medical training.
Affiliated company Exonicus R&D has actively contributed to NATO’s efforts in enhancing preparedness for chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) incidents. Recognizing the high costs and logistical challenges of traditional training methods, an Exonicus R&D expert participated in the NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO) task group, leveraging extended reality (XR) technology to bridge this gap. By introducing scalable and immersive training solutions, this initiative aims to improve readiness and interoperability across the Alliance, reinforcing NATO’s security framework.
The Exonicus team is proud to showcase the progress and achievements of the Female Combat Casualty Care U.S. Army SBIR Phase 2 Project during the Midpoint Demo at Fort Cavazos this week, marking a significant step forward in addressing the unique medical challenges faced by female service members on the battlefield. By leveraging advanced simulation technology and innovative training solutions, the project aims to enhance the quality and effectiveness of combat casualty care tailored specifically for female personnel. We are honored to contribute to advancing medical readiness, ensuring female service members receive specialized care in high-stakes environments, and equipping military personnel with the tools and knowledge to save lives and improve outcomes on the front lines.
As part of FEDERATES framework, Exonicus R&D recently presented Military Exonicus Trauma Simulator system at Airbus Group headquarters, Europe’s leading defense company, where it was enthusiastically received by representatives from the largest European defense companies. This event highlighted Exonicus R&D’s role in advancing military medical training through cutting-edge solutions integrated into the advanced modeling and simulation resources being developed for European armed forces. This collaboration with Airbus Defence and Space underscores a shared commitment to innovation, enhancing training and decision-making processes within the European defense community, and equipping military personnel with the skills to manage battlefield injuries effectively. By fostering greater interoperability among NATO and EU member states and combining Exonicus R&D’s expertise in medical training with Airbus’s aerospace and defense innovations, this partnership sets a new standard for military readiness. With the enthusiastic reception of MilExTS, the European defense sector is poised to benefit from transformative advancements in medical simulation technology, proving that the potential for enhancing preparedness and response capabilities knows no limits.
We had a fantastic experience at IMSH2025, meeting healthcare simulation professionals from around the globe. During the conference, we launched our MilExTS TCCC ASM (Tactical Combat Casualty Care All-Service Members), a specialized AR (MR) product designed to enhance combat casualty care training and prepare teams for effective prehospital care. Developed in close collaboration with military subject matter experts, this portable and lightweight tool is scalable for large military units and applicable to related fields such as law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medical services.
Exonicus had the honor of presenting its innovative Trauma Simulator technology to General Robert Brieger, Chairman of the European Union Military Committee (CEUMC). This high-profile meeting underscored Exonicus’s commitment to advancing medical training solutions for military applications. The demonstration showcased the Trauma Simulator’s ability to enhance military medical training through realistic and immersive battlefield scenarios, improve readiness by equipping personnel with critical decision-making and procedural skills, and support NATO and EU collaboration by standardizing training methods across allied forces. The presentation highlighted Exonicus’s growing role in strengthening defense initiatives within the European Union and NATO, emphasizing the simulator’s potential to improve medical readiness and cross-border collaboration. By engaging with CEUMC leadership, Exonicus reinforced its dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions that address the unique challenges of military medicine and its position as a trusted partner in the defense sector.
In a landmark event, the Prime Minister of Latvia personally tested the Exonicus Trauma Simulator, a state-of-the-art tool revolutionizing trauma care training. The hands-on demonstration highlighted the simulator’s high-fidelity scenarios, replicating life-threatening injuries such as hemorrhage, tension pneumothorax, and airway obstruction, alongside its immersive virtual reality environment and dynamic patient responses that provide real-time feedback. This engagement underscored Latvia’s leadership in fostering innovation and technological advancement, showcasing how Latvian companies like Exonicus are making a global impact in medical education and simulation. The event also emphasized the critical role of government-industry collaboration in advancing healthcare and defense readiness, positioning Exonicus as a leader in transformative medical training solutions and a key player in shaping the future of healthcare innovation.
Exonicus has been honored with an invitation to present its innovative Trauma Simulator at the prestigious NATO Training Technology Conference, a key platform for showcasing advanced training technologies that enhance readiness and performance across NATO forces. At the event, Exonicus will highlight the simulator’s capabilities, including immersive, high-fidelity scenarios replicating battlefield trauma cases, training military personnel in critical decision-making under pressure, and enabling scalable, remote-ready solutions tailored to NATO’s diverse operational needs. This invitation underscores Exonicus’s significant contributions to advancing defense training technologies and fostering collaboration among NATO member states. By demonstrating the Trauma Simulator’s potential to improve medical readiness and interoperability, Exonicus reinforces its position as a leader in defense-focused medical simulation, driving innovation in military training and supporting global defense efforts.
Exonicus is providing its state-of-the-art augmented reality (AR) training solution to prepare 40 Ukrainian combat medics at a secure location in Eastern Europe. This initiative aims to enhance the medical capabilities of Ukrainian forces facing the demands of frontline combat. The Exonicus Trauma Simulator offers immersive, high-fidelity scenarios tailored to combat environments, enabling medics to practice life-saving procedures and decision-making in alignment with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) protocols. Feedback from medics and TCCC experts has been overwhelmingly positive, with the system praised for its ability to replicate realistic combat scenarios and significantly improve the speed and accuracy of medical interventions under pressure. This collaboration underscores Exonicus’s dedication to advancing combat casualty care through innovative technology, preparing medics for the complexities of battlefield trauma and ultimately saving lives in critical situations.
Exonicus, Inc. partnered with King’s College London for Vigorous Warrior 2024, NATO’s premier military medicine exercise, organized by the MILMED COE. This event tested advanced technologies for trauma care and medical training, with the Exonicus Trauma Simulator—a VR/XR platform—at its core.
The exercise evaluated the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) in training NATO forces, including Danish, Estonian, and Dutch personnel, in realistic battlefield scenarios. Results highlighted AR's superior ability to deliver consistent, high-quality training, enhancing decision-making and situational awareness in high-pressure environments.
This collaboration showcased Exonicus’s leadership in military medical simulation and the value of academia-industry partnerships in advancing global defense readiness through scalable, life-saving training solutions.
Exonicus was honored to represent innovation in medical simulation technology at Europe Day in Brussels, organized by the Directorate-General for Defence Industry and Space (DG DEFIS). This prestigious event, which celebrates European collaboration and technological progress, brought together leaders and visionaries to showcase advancements across industries. Exonicus highlighted its groundbreaking Trauma Simulator, a platform that has transformed military and civilian medical training through immersive, real-time simulations. The invitation underscores Exonicus’s vital contributions to addressing critical challenges in healthcare and defense training, aligning with the European Union’s priorities in innovation and readiness. Europe Day provided a unique platform for Exonicus to foster connections with European stakeholders, demonstrate its leadership in medical simulation, and engage in discussions about advancing healthcare and defense capabilities through technology. This recognition solidifies Exonicus’s role as a key player in the European innovation landscape and reinforces its commitment to driving progress through collaboration and cutting-edge solutions.
Exonicus has secured a $2 million SBIR Phase 2 grant from the Army Applications Laboratory to advance the FIRST Responder Female Combat Casualty Care project. This 18-month initiative enhances the Exonicus Trauma Simulator with high-fidelity VR/XR scenarios tailored to improve combat casualty care for female soldiers, addressing unique physiological and anatomical needs.
The project builds on Phase 1, using AI-driven systems to create scalable training environments for life-saving interventions under combat conditions. By closing gaps in military medical training, it supports the U.S. Army’s mission to enhance readiness and operational capability.
This grant underscores Exonicus’s leadership in military medical simulation, enabling further research and development to deliver innovative, life-saving training solutions.
In a significant demonstration of cutting-edge medical simulation technology, Sandis Kondrats, CEO of Exonicus, presented the innovative Trauma Simulator to Valdis Dombrovskis, Vice President of the European Union. The high-profile showcase highlighted the simulator’s potential to revolutionize trauma training for military and civilian medical professionals across Europe. Vice President Dombrovskis experienced the platform’s advanced features, including high-fidelity trauma scenarios replicating battlefield and emergency injuries, dynamic patient physiology providing real-time feedback to medical interventions, and scalable training solutions adaptable to various settings. This demonstration underscored Exonicus’s alignment with European Union priorities in fostering innovation, collaboration, and readiness by improving decision-making, enhancing interoperability for joint operations, and leveraging virtual reality to advance healthcare education. The Vice President’s engagement further solidified Exonicus’s position as a leader in immersive medical simulation and a trusted partner in advancing European medical training and operational readiness.
Exonicus’s European partner in Latvia, operating under a technology license, is part of the EUR 35.2 million FEDERATES project, funded by the European Defence Fund (EDF). Coordinated by Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, this multinational initiative aims to create a Federated Ecosystem of European Simulation Assets for Training and Decision Support, revolutionizing military training with distributed synthetic environments and cross-border collaboration.
Contributing its expertise in VR and AR, Exonicus’s partner enhances the project with scalable, immersive training solutions that simulate real-world conditions. Collaborating with defense leaders like Airbus, Leonardo, and Thales, the project sets a new standard for military readiness and operational preparedness. This involvement highlights Exonicus’s role in advancing high-fidelity, innovative training systems for global defense.
Exonicus has secured a $280,000 commercial contract with Rheinmetall GmbH to customize the Exonicus Trauma Simulator for the Bundeswehr’s specific needs, marking a pivotal milestone in supporting international defense organizations. This partnership showcases Exonicus’s expertise in delivering tailored, cutting-edge solutions while expanding its presence in the global military medical training market. As part of the collaboration, Exonicus developed an Augmented Reality (AR) version of the Trauma Simulator, providing immersive and realistic training for military medics, and partnered with VARJO to create a Mixed Reality (MR) version that seamlessly integrates physical and virtual environments. These advancements enhance decision-making, procedural accuracy, and situational awareness in battlefield scenarios, preparing Bundeswehr personnel for the complexities of modern combat. This collaboration underscores Exonicus’s commitment to innovation and solidifies its reputation as a trusted partner for global defense organizations, meeting the evolving demands of military medical training with advanced, customizable simulation solutions.
Exonicus has successfully delivered an experimental integration to the University of Southern California (USC) as part of the Open Medical Gesture research project, advancing gesture-based interactions in medical training and simulation. This integration leverages Exonicus’s expertise to incorporate advanced gesture recognition technology, enabling hands-free, natural hand movement interactions within medical simulations for improved realism and workflow efficiency. Customizable scenarios further enhance the system’s adaptability for specific training needs. The collaboration aims to explore gesture-based technology’s potential in medical education, improve accessibility and usability in simulations, and support research on its impact on learning outcomes. This initiative underscores Exonicus’s commitment to innovation in medical simulation, contributing to more intuitive and effective training tools that empower healthcare professionals to excel in critical scenarios.
At the NATO Training Technology Conference (NTTC) 2023, Sandis Kondrats, CEO of Exonicus, delivered an insightful presentation on the VireTS Project (Virtual Reality Emergency Trauma Simulator), a European multinational initiative aimed at enhancing medical simulation training for military personnel. Highlighting the project’s achievements, Sandis detailed the integration of extended reality (XR) technologies to create immersive training environments, the challenges of cross-border collaboration, and the significant improvements in military medical readiness achieved through standardized solutions. His presentation emphasized the importance of innovation, adaptability, and collaboration in transforming multinational medical training, reinforcing Exonicus’s role as a leader in advancing NATO’s interoperability and readiness through cutting-edge simulation technology.
The German Defence Minister personally experienced the Exonicus Trauma Simulator, showcasing its potential to revolutionize military medical training. The hands-on demonstration highlighted the simulator’s high-fidelity trauma scenarios, real-time dynamic patient responses, and intuitive interface, designed to prepare medics for life-threatening injuries in complex environments. This engagement emphasized the simulator’s alignment with NATO standards, fostering interoperability and collaboration among allies, while showcasing its ability to enhance skill retention and decision-making under pressure. The demonstration reaffirmed Exonicus’s commitment to advancing military readiness and saving lives through cutting-edge simulation technology.
Exonicus conducted a Virtual Reality (VR) training and testing event for 40 Ukrainian combat medics at a secure location in Eastern Europe, utilizing the advanced Exonicus Trauma Simulator. The event focused on evaluating the simulator’s effectiveness in preparing medics for frontline care through immersive, TCCC-based scenarios.
The training emphasized testing key features of the simulator, including its ability to replicate realistic combat injuries and high-pressure decision-making. Feedback collected from Ukrainian medics and TCCC experts highlighted the simulator’s effectiveness as a training tool, with participants praising its realism and impact on skill development.
This event reflects Exonicus’s commitment to refining its technology based on real-world feedback, ensuring its solutions meet the demands of combat medical training.
Exonicus proudly represented innovation at the European Commission's Europe Day, showcasing the groundbreaking VireTS (Virtual Reality Emergency Trauma Simulator) project. This multinational initiative exemplifies the EU’s commitment to leveraging technology for improved healthcare and defense. The VireTS Project focuses on standardizing trauma training across Europe, delivering high-fidelity virtual reality simulations for military and civilian applications, and fostering collaboration between EU nations to enhance interoperability. Exonicus’s selection to present this project highlights its role in driving innovation, improving medical readiness, and supporting EU goals of unity and progress through advanced technology. This milestone underscores Exonicus’s leadership in medical simulation and its commitment to strengthening Europe’s emergency response capabilities.