Virtualware joins TEDAE to drive the adoption of virtual reality and digital twins in defense

Virtualware joins TEDAE to drive the adoption of virtual reality and digital twins in defense

Bilbao, 10 September 2025. - Virtualware (EPA: ALVIR), the technology company and a leader in enterprise software based on immersive and 3D technologies for industrial and educational environments, announces its incorporation into TEDAE, the Spanish Association of Defense, Security, Aeronautics, and Space Technology Companies.

Joining TEDAE reaffirms Virtualware's commitment to the Spanish defense industry and strengthens its position as a European benchmark in the use of virtual reality and digital twins, enhancing the preparedness of the Armed Forces to address current operational challenges and future strategic demands more effectively.

"Our incorporation into TEDAE reinforces a shared mission: to drive technological development, particularly through the integration of immersive and 3D technologies, such as virtual reality and digital twins, within the defense sector. After years of collaboration with the Ministry of Defense and active participation in NATO research projects, we now join TEDAE with the purpose of further contributing to the development of the industry, offering simulation and training solutions that strengthen decision-making and the operational readiness of the Spanish Armed Forces and allied militaries."

David Moreno, Business Development and Marketing Director at Virtualware.

Founded in 2009, TEDAE brings together companies that collectively generate more than €11.5 billion in turnover, contribute 1.4% to Spain's GDP, allocate around 10% of their activity to R&D&I, and employ nearly 50,000 highly qualified professionals. Its mission focuses on driving innovation, internationalization, industrial cooperation, and the visibility of the sector, consolidating Spain's role in the global technology and defense landscape.

"Virtualware's entry into our association represents a strategic reinforcement for the defense technology ecosystem in Spain. Its capacity to integrate immersive solutions and digital twins, along with its international experience in sectors such as energy, automotive, transportation, and healthcare, provides a unique value that will undoubtedly contribute to the competitive growth of our member companies and the strengthening of national capabilities"

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Virtualware's track record in defense

In recent years, Virtualware has become a strategic partner in the field of technological innovation applied to defense, with pioneering solutions that have crossed borders and gained international recognition.

In 2020, the company was selected under the Scientific Research and Technological Development Cooperation Program in Strategic Technologies (COINCIDENTE) to develop SIMUR, a virtual reality training simulator for the Military Health School (EMISAN). The main goal of the program was to leverage technologies within the framework of the National R&D Plan, incorporating innovative technological solutions of interest to the Ministry of Defense and fostering the industrial, scientific, and technological ecosystem dedicated to defense.

Powered by VIROO, Virtualware's enterprise XR platform, SIMUR enables EMISAN teams to train in highly complex environments, evaluating and improving critical skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and decision-making under extreme pressure. Specifically, the simulator reproduces NATO-standard medical protocols in CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear) scenarios, where reaction capability can make the difference between success and failure.

In 2022, SIMUR was selected to be showcased at the NATO Modelling & Simulation Group Annual Symposium and at I/ITSEC, the world's largest event in the field held annually in Orlando (USA), where Virtualware also demonstrated its capabilities at the Microsoft Federal partner booth. That same year, the Ministry of Defense appointed the company as Spain's representative to NATO, consolidating its role in the international research and development ecosystem.

Since then, Virtualware has actively participated in three working groups of NATO's Modelling and Simulation Group (NMSG) within the Science and Technology Organization (STO), focusing on the use of immersive technologies for military training. One of the follow-up meetings of these projects was held at the Naval Command in Bilbao, with the participation of 19 international experts, including the Head of Infectious Diseases at the Central Defense Hospital and military healthcare personnel specialized in simulation.

Virtualware's European presence continued in 2023, when the Ministry of Defense and the Directorate General of Armament and Material (DGAM) invited the company to be part of Spain's stand at the second edition of the European Defence Innovation Days, organized by the European Defence Agency (EDA). This event has become a key showcase for presenting tangible results of defense innovation, with the participation of senior representatives from governments, armed forces, European institutions, and industry.

In December 2024, Spain's Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, visited the facilities of the Central Defense Academy to experience firsthand how this technology works, emphasizing its value for the preparedness of the Armed Forces.

Furthermore, Virtualware has maintained an active presence in strategic NATO forums such as TIDE Sprint, Toxic Trip, CA2X2 Forum, and at the latest edition of FEINDEF, held in Madrid in May 2025.

By joining TEDAE, Virtualware reinforces its commitment to Spanish defense and joins a key ecosystem to drive innovation and competitiveness across the sector.

About TEDAE

The Spanish Association of Defense, Security, Aeronautics and Space Technology Companies (TEDAE) is a non-profit association dedicated to representing and promoting its more than 100 member companies and the four strategic sectors they encompass.

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