Bibliometric Study on Virtual Reality Applied to Military Training

In the defense domain, the adoption of Virtual Reality (VR)-based training simulators has significantly increased in recent years in response to the limitations of traditional military training methods. This paper presents a quantitative approach study based on bibliometric metrics to assess the use of VR in defense. Using the Scopus and Web of Science databases as references, the study aimed to identify various aspects related to the research field: distribution of publications, most relevant sources, dynamics of interaction among these sources, prominent topics in recent research, as well as prevalent application areas and supporting technologies. Thus, the study provides valuable insights into the current state and research trends of VR applied to the military context.