Dutch VR Military Training Firm RE-liON Establishes Presence in Ukraine
Netherlands-based RE-liON has registered a legal entity in Ukraine, marking its entry into the local defense technology market. The company specializes in virtual reality training systems for military applications.
Dutch defense technology company RE-liON has formally entered the Ukrainian market by registering a local legal entity, signaling a further expansion of foreign defense-tech firms operating close to active combat conditions.
The company develops virtual reality-based training systems designed for military use. Its portfolio includes tools for operational planning as well as immersive shooting simulators. According to the company, recent updates to its systems incorporate training scenarios focused on countering unmanned aerial systems, including drone interception.
RE-liON’s expansion into Ukraine is intended to accelerate its engagement with local users and adapt its products using direct operational feedback. The company indicates that insights from frontline conditions are being integrated into ongoing development cycles.
The firm has previously collaborated with multiple European defense institutions, including the ministries of defense of the Netherlands, Germany, and Finland, as well as the European Defence Agency. It has also secured at least one contract to supply systems to a special forces unit within a NATO country, according to company information.
Founded in 1999, RE-liON transitioned toward immersive technologies in the mid-2000s and maintains operations in both Europe and the United States.
Its entry into Ukraine places it in a competitive environment alongside domestic simulation and training providers, including companies developing live-fire and virtual training solutions tailored to the needs of Ukrainian forces.
The move aligns with a broader trend of defense technology firms establishing a local presence in Ukraine to support rapid iteration, testing, and deployment of systems under real-world conditions.
