ORLANDO, Fla., July 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (Nasdaq: VTSI) ("VirTra" or the "Company"), a global leader in immersive, simulation-based training solutions for de-escalation, judgmental use of force and weapons proficiency, today announced that it has been accepted into the U.S. Army Marketplace for commercial off-the-shelf solutions across three capability areas: Weapons Skills Development, Joint Fires Training, and Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
An awarded position on the U.S. Army digital storefront enables VirTra to compete for future Army opportunities associated with these capability areas. While inclusion does not represent an immediate contract award or guarantee future orders, it reflects the Army's assessment that VirTra's solutions have the potential to address defined operational and training requirements.
"VirTra's selection represents meaningful progress for our solutions within the military market and positions us to compete as Army stakeholders evaluate commercial technologies addressing important training requirements," said John Givens, CEO of VirTra. "Being accepted across three distinct capability areas demonstrates the breadth of the problems our team is prepared to help solve-from individual weapons proficiency and joint fires coordination to emerging force-protection requirements. We are proud to have earned the opportunity to compete and look forward to demonstrating how VirTra's solutions can support readiness, effective training and evolving mission needs."
The three capability areas span a broad range of Army needs:
Weapons Skills Development, or WSD- focuses on virtual marksmanship and weapons-proficiency training. The capability is intended to support realistic, data-driven training using instrumented weapons, advanced optics and simulated environments while reducing reliance on live ammunition.
Joint Fires Training, or JFT- supports the development of skills required to identify targets, determine coordinates and coordinate artillery, mortar and close-air support. The capability is designed to help Forward Observers, Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and other personnel practice complex fires-coordination tasks in realistic virtual environments.
Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or C-UAS- addresses the growing need to prepare personnel to detect, track, identify and defeat hostile small, unmanned aircraft. This capability area extends beyond simulation-based training into force-protection solutions that respond to rapidly evolving threats in the air domain.
VirTra's acceptance across the three marketplace categories highlights the Company's ability to address both established and emerging defense requirements. It also expands VirTra's opportunity to engage with Army stakeholders seeking adaptable solutions. The marketplace model is intended to streamline the identification, evaluation, and procurement of qualified commercial solutions for Army units.
The Company will continue working with Army representatives to demonstrate its capabilities and pursue individual opportunities made available through the U.S. Army Marketplace.
About VirTra
VirTra is a global leader in immersive, simulation-based training solutions for de-escalation, judgmental use of force and weapons proficiency. Serving law enforcement, military, educational and commercial organizations, VirTra combines advanced technology, realistic scenarios and proprietary training tools to help users improve decision-making, strengthen readiness and perform more effectively under pressure. Since 1993, VirTra has remained committed to its mission of saving lives by preparing professionals for the complex, high-stakes situations they may face in the real world.
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