XReality Factory (XRF): European Strategic-Technological Analysis
Amid Europe’s drive for technological sovereignty in defense, one Spanish startup is making a notable entrance. XReality Factory (XRF) is a deep-tech company blending extended reality (XR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to support critical decision-making in defense and emergency scenarios. Founded in 2022 in Spain’s Canary Islands, XRF has rapidly moved from concept to real-world trials. In just a few years, its immersive command-and-control solutions have caught the attention of both European institutions and NATO. The company’s XR-based platforms – initially inspired by managing a volcanic disaster – are now used by the Spanish military and were showcased in NATO interoperability exercises. This swift rise from local innovation to international defense recognition hints at XRF’s potential to strengthen European strategic autonomy. The following analysis explores how XRF’s technology and strategy align with Europe’s quest for greater defense independence and enhanced collective security.