Irvine, CA –  September 11, 2025 — EON Reality, EON Reality, the global leader in Artificial Intelligence-powered augmented and virtual reality-based knowledge transfer for industry and education, today announced the launch of its Mission Readiness Platform, a revolutionary Spatial AI solution designed to address the critical workforce crisis facing the U.S. Aerospace & Defense (A&D) sector. The comprehensive platform integrates Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform how military and aerospace personnel acquire, retain, and verify mission-critical skills while preserving decades of irreplaceable expert knowledge. As outlined in its new white paper, “Mission Ready: Spatial AI Solutions for the Next-Generation Aerospace & Defense Workforce,” the platform ensures that America’s defense and aerospace organizations are equipped with a continuously prepared, future-ready workforce capable of meeting the highest operational demands.

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Why: The Strategic Imperative Behind the Crisis

The U.S. Aerospace & Defense sector faces an unprecedented readiness crisis that threatens national security and operational superiority. This crisis stems from four critical challenges:

1. Catastrophic Knowledge Loss: Nearly one-third of the A&D workforce is eligible for retirement within five years, creating a “brain drain” of irreplaceable tacit knowledge accumulated over decades of hands-on experience.
2. Skyrocketing Complexity: Next-generation platforms—from 5th and 6th-generation fighters to hypersonic and space systems—are orders of magnitude more complex than their predecessors, requiring unprecedented technical expertise.
3. Astronomical Downtime Costs: Aircraft on Ground (AOG) incidents cost between $150,000 and $2,000,000 per day, with diagnostic and repair time being the primary driver of extended downtime.
4. Zero-Fail Mission Requirements: A&D operations demand absolute precision where a single maintenance error or operational mistake can result in catastrophic loss of life and multi-billion-dollar assets.

“The convergence of an aging workforce and increasingly complex systems has created a perfect storm,” said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. “Traditional training methods simply cannot keep pace with the urgency and sophistication required to maintain America’s technological and defense superiority.”

What: Comprehensive Spatial AI Ecosystem for Mission Readiness

EON Reality’s Mission Readiness Platform delivers four integrated solutions that directly address the A&D readiness crisis:

1. Digital Twin MRO for Air, Land, Sea & Space Platforms

• Virtual Hangars and Depots: Dimensionally accurate, functionally realistic virtual replicas of any asset
• Spatial AI Assistant: Expert guidance overlaying schematics, work instructions, and safety warnings directly onto virtual equipment
• Immersive Learning: Technicians can walk around, manipulate, and even “phase” inside aircraft and vehicle systems

2. AI-Powered Knowledge Capture & Preservation

• EON MemoryVault: Captures every action, tool selection, and expert advice from retiring veterans
• Permanent AI Mentors: Transforms lifetime experience into interactive, on-demand training modules
• Institutional Knowledge Protection: Secures critical intellectual property before it walks out the door

3. Advanced Operator & Pilot Training Simulators

• High-Fidelity Emergency Training: Practice catastrophic scenarios without risking billion-dollar platforms
• EON Skill Simulators: Immersive environments for pilots, tank commanders, drone operators, and ship captains
• Stress Inoculation: Build muscle memory and decision-making skills under simulated extreme conditions

4. Secure Compliance & Certification Training

• EON Data Flywheel: Captures every training decision, procedural step, and measured outcome
• Immutable Audit Trail: Time-stamped, verifiable records of demonstrated competence
• Regulatory Compliance: Meets FAA, DoD, and ITAR certification requirements with objective data

How: Phased Implementation with Immediate ROI

The Mission Readiness Platform deploys through a strategic four-phase approach designed to deliver immediate value while building systemic transformation:

Phase 1: MRO Excellence (Priority 1)

• Focus: Reducing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) incidents and increasing fleet availability
• Deployment: Digital Twins for the most critical and complex platforms
• Impact: Direct reduction in troubleshooting time and improvement in first-time fix rates

Phase 2: Expert Knowledge Capture (Priority 1)

• Focus: Securing decades of experience before retirement
• Deployment: EON MemoryVault for most experienced technicians nearing retirement
• Impact: Creation of invaluable intellectual property assets and strategic risk mitigation

Phase 3: Operator Mission Readiness (Priority 2)

• Focus: Cost-effective training for pilots and vehicle crews
• Deployment: Skill Simulators for high-stakes emergency procedures
• Impact: Maintained or enhanced proficiency with dramatically reduced operational costs

Phase 4: Supply Chain Optimization (Priority 2)

• Focus: Strengthening the Defense Industrial Base
• Deployment: Digital Twins throughout the supplier network
• Impact: Higher quality components, better integration, and more resilient supply chains

Transformation Comparison: Before vs. After Implementation

Quantified Financial Impact and Strategic ROI

The Mission Readiness Platform delivers compelling financial returns across multiple dimensions:

Immediate Cost Savings

• AOG Reduction: 20% decrease in aircraft downtime saves $4M annually for typical fleet
• Training Acceleration: 70% reduction in time-to-competency saves $140K per technician
• First-Year ROI: Conservative 300% return on $1M platform investment

Strategic Value Creation

• Knowledge Preservation: Captured expert wisdom becomes permanent competitive advantage
• Safety Enhancement: Reduced critical incidents prevent catastrophic asset and life loss
• Regulatory Compliance: Objective competency verification reduces audit risks and costs

Long-Term Competitive Advantage

• Workforce Resilience: Systematic knowledge transfer ensures sustainable operational capability
• Technology Leadership: Advanced training capabilities attract and retain top talent
• Mission Superiority: Superior-trained personnel deliver decisive operational advantages

Partnership and Implementation Strategy

EON Reality’s deployment strategy leverages the existing A&D ecosystem through four key partnership models:

Defense Prime Contractor Partnerships

Direct integration with industry leaders including Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon for major defense contract training and sustainment programs.

Department of Defense Collaboration

Direct partnerships with government program offices across Air Force, Navy, Army, Space Force, and agencies like the FAA through federal contracts and innovation programs.

OEM & Supply Chain Alliances

Collaboration with Original Equipment Manufacturers throughout the supply chain, creating integrated Digital Twin environments from component to final assembly.

MRO Provider Integration

Embedding the platform as the core training and certification system for commercial and government maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities.

Technology Foundation and Proven Capabilities

The Mission Readiness Platform builds on EON Reality’s 20+ years of XR innovation and proven deployment across global defense organizations:

• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports Meta Quest, HTC Vive Pro, HoloLens, and Magic Leap 2
• Security Compliance: Meets stringent DoD cybersecurity and ITAR requirements
• Scalable Architecture: Cloud-native platform supports enterprise-wide deployments
• Proven Integration: Seamless connection with existing Learning Management Systems

Call to Action for A&D Leadership

EON Reality calls on leaders across the Aerospace & Defense ecosystem to:

• Evaluate current training and knowledge transfer strategies against the risks of workforce aging and system complexity
• Assess the true financial and operational costs of platform downtime and maintenance inefficiencies
• Engage with EON Reality to develop customized ROI analysis and pilot programs addressing critical readiness challenges

About EON Reality’s Defense Heritage

EON Reality brings over two decades of experience delivering cutting-edge XR solutions to defense organizations worldwide. The company’s Spatial AI platform represents the convergence of mature XR technologies with advanced AI capabilities, specifically designed to address the unique challenges of mission-critical training and knowledge preservation.

The Mission Readiness Platform extends EON’s proven track record in defense training, building on successful deployments across global military organizations and defense contractors.

Availability and Next Steps

The Mission Readiness Platform is available for immediate pilot deployment, with full-scale implementation programs customized to specific organizational requirements and platform needs.

For Defense Organizations: Custom pilot programs available with rapid deployment timelines For Prime Contractors: Integration partnerships for existing defense contracts and new program proposals
For MRO Providers: Platform embedding for enhanced service capabilities and efficiency

Download the complete strategic white paper, Mission Ready: Spatial AI Solutions for the Next-Generation Aerospace & Defense Workforce.

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About EON Reality

EON Reality is the world leader in AI-assisted Augmented and Virtual Reality-based knowledge transfer solutions for education and industry. With over 25 years of experience and a global presence across six continents, EON Reality has pioneered innovative technologies including the EON-XR platform, AI-powered learning frameworks, and immersive training solutions. The company is dedicated to making knowledge accessible worldwide through cutting-edge technology, serving millions of learners across educational institutions and enterprises globally. For more information, visit www.eonreality.com