By Garrett Reim2021-06-03T01:09:00+01:00
Red 6, an augmented reality fighter pilot training startup, has raised a $30 million round of financing.
The company received $25 million from Snowpoint Ventures, an existing investor, with the remainder of the funds coming from other existing investors as well as new investors, it says on 1 June.
Source: Red 6
Red 6 aims to digitize combat pilot training
The startup is developing augmented reality flight training and dogfighting software for use in a purpose-built helmet-mounted headset. The helmet and augmented reality software is designed to allow pilots, flying in real training or combat aircraft, to virtually dogfight against synthetic enemy aircraft.
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Red 6, a revolutionary technology firm at the forefront of synthetic air combat training, is proud to announce Dr. Will Roper, former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L) as a member of the Advisory Board. In this role, Roper will lend his expertise to support Red 6 s Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS). We are overjoyed to welcome Dr. Roper as the newest member to the Red 6 Advisory Board. His in-depth knowledge of Air Force AT&L programs will be beneficial as we integrate ATARS into military platforms across services in the U.S. and abroad, said Daniel Robinson, Founder and CEO of Red 6.