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Red 6 (Red Six Aerospace, Inc.) is a U.S. company, founded in 2018, that makes ATARS, an airborne augmented reality system that shows pilots synthetic aircraft and threats during live flight.

Websitehttps://red6ar.com/
HeadquartersRed 6's SBIR.gov award records list its address in Orlando, Florida.
FoundedRed 6 says it was founded in 2018.
OwnershipNot published.
In this guideDrones, counter-drone, EW and space; Pilot training and flight simulation

This profile uses the same fields and length limits as every other provider in the guide, drawn from Red 6’s own materials and public records.

Drones, counter-drone, EW and space

Products named: ATARS (Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System); ATARS Mission Suite

What they offerRed 6 offers ATARS, a helmet-mounted augmented reality system that puts synthetic aircraft and threats into a pilot's view in live flight. Its fit here is general: it is pilot training, though Red 6 says ATARS supports collaborative combat aircraft development.
Who they serveRed 6 serves military aircrews and reports ATARS integrations on the U.S. Air Force T-38 and MC-130 and the U.K. Royal Air Force Hawk T2, plus an F-16 contract.
How it is deliveredRed 6 delivers an airworthy helmet-mounted display, sensors and onboard computing integrated into specific aircraft, with ground software for mission planning and debrief.
VR headset: yes; Desktop or browser: not published; Mobile: not published; Offline: not published; Classified: not published
Assessment and analyticsRed 6 says ATARS records audio, video and sensor data for debriefing and generates structured datasets to objectively assess pilot readiness.
AI featuresRed 6 says ATARS analyzes captured flight data with AI tools.
Notable public programs and contractsRed 6 reports a 2025 Air Force contract through ACC and AFRL to integrate ATARS on the F-16; SBIR.gov lists a 2024 Navy award for the T-45 and a 2025 Air Force award for the MC-130J.
How to buyUSAspending.gov lists a 2021 Department of the Air Force SBIR Phase III IDIQ with Red 6 for augmented reality flight technology.

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Pilot training and flight simulation

Products named: ATARS (Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality System); ATARS Mission Suite; ARCADE (Augmented Reality Command and Analytic Data Environment)

What they offerRed 6 offers ATARS, a helmet-mounted augmented reality system that projects synthetic aircraft and threats into a pilot's view in flight, with a mission suite to plan, brief, fly and debrief multi-aircraft scenarios.
Who they serveRed 6 serves military aircrews and reports ATARS integrations on the U.S. Air Force T-38 and MC-130 and the U.K. Royal Air Force Hawk T2, plus an F-16 contract.
How it is deliveredRed 6 delivers an airworthy helmet-mounted display, sensors and onboard computing integrated into specific aircraft, with ground software for mission planning and debrief.
VR headset: yes; Desktop or browser: not published; Mobile: not published; Offline: not published; Classified: not published
Assessment and analyticsRed 6 says ATARS records audio, video and sensor data, including eye tracking, for debriefing every decision, and its ARCADE debrief system replays sorties and highlights key events.
AI featuresRed 6 says ATARS analyzes captured flight data with AI tools, and in 2020 it flew a live augmented reality engagement against an AI-driven virtual aircraft with EpiSci.
Notable public programs and contractsRed 6 reports a 2021 Air Force SBIR Phase III award to integrate ATARS on the T-38 and a 2025 Air Force contract through ACC and AFRL for the F-16; SBIR.gov lists a 2024 Navy award for the T-45.
How to buyRed 6 says it was awarded an Air Force SBIR Phase III contract in 2021 for T-38 integration.

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Sources

  1. Red 6 Is Awarded Additional U.S. Air Force Contract. Red 6, February 2, 2022. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  2. ATARS - Red 6. Red 6. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  3. Red 6 Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Revolutionize F-16 Pilot Training with World-First Augmented Reality Training System. Red 6, August 15, 2025. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  4. Red 6 ATARS for Navy Live Flight Training. SBIR.gov (U.S. Small Business Administration). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  5. Red 6 Aerospace STRATFI - ATARS Integration AFSOC MC-130J. SBIR.gov (U.S. Small Business Administration). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  6. Red 6 Secures U.S. Air Force Contract to Revolutionize F-16 Pilot Training with World-First Augmented Reality Training System. PR Newswire (Red 6 release), August 15, 2025. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  7. USAspending.gov award summary: 47QFCA21D0003 (Red Six Aerospace Inc.). USAspending.gov (U.S. Department of the Treasury). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  8. Red 6 Board of Directors Gains Navy Retired Admiral Bill Moran. Red 6, September 14, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  9. Red 6 and EpiSci Accomplish World's First Live Dogfight Against an AI Driven Virtual Aircraft. Red 6, October 16, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  10. Red 6 Product Brief (ARCADE). Red 6. Retrieved October 21, 2026.