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Refense

Refense AG

Freienbach, Switzerland

Simulation & Training
Founded 2019System Integrator, Software DeveloperSupplies Homeland Security & Police, Special Forces
Profile last updated: June 7, 2026

About

Founded in 2019, Refense is a defense system integrator based in Freienbach, Switzerland working in simulation & training.

Refense AG is a Swiss company founded in July 2019 that develops virtual reality training simulators for police, paramedics, special forces and military personnel. Its modular Refense VR Platform supports multi-user scenarios without VR controllers or cables, with motion tracking, weapon and tactical equipment integration, recording and debriefing, and an instructor panel for scenario control. The system covers situations such as active shooter, hostage, de-escalation and special operations training. Following a pilot with the Zurich City Police, the product was launched in October 2020. Refense also took part in the EU Horizon 2020 funded Med1st project for paramedic tactical training. The company offers standard system sizes, expansion modules, instructor training and 24/7 remote support.

Location

Freienbach, Switzerland

Founded

2019

Legal name

Refense AG

Registration

CHE-150.121.310

VAT number

CHE-150.121.310

Focus areas

VR trainingpolice trainingspecial forces trainingsimulationtactical trainingvirtual reality

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Simulation & Training

Supply-chain role

System IntegratorSoftware Developer

What they offer

HardwareSoftwareTraining

Products

Refense VR Platform

VR training simulator

Modular multi-user virtual reality training system with a training field, motion tracking, VR equipment and an instructor panel for police, paramedic and special forces training.

Ready

VR training configuration

Entry-level configuration that lets teams train in uncertain and stressful situations to improve operational safety.

Respond

VR training configuration

Configuration for law enforcement that trains basic to advanced situations to develop adaptive response behaviour.

React

VR training configuration

Configuration for tactical preparation of high-risk missions in urban battlefield settings, aimed at special operations forces.

End users

Homeland Security & PoliceSpecial Forces

Standards, platforms & customers

Named customers

Zurich City PoliceKKPKS

People

Management & team (1)

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