The consortium behind the Eurofighter Typhoon has awarded BAE Systems a £133 million contract ($168 million) to further develop its Striker II Helmet Mounted-Display (HMD).
Under the new contract, awarded by the four-nation Eurofighter consortium – Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK, BAE Systems engineers will continue to mature the helmet’s capability alongside a program of flight testing.
The Striker II HMD is one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its all-digital night vision system and daylight readable color display. Data is displayed directly onto the pilot’s helmet visor, providing them with mission critical information right before their eyes.
The contract is expected to secure more than 200 highly skilled jobs at the company's combat air facility in Warton, Lancashire and its Electronic Systems site in Rochester, Kent which specializes in developing helmet mounted displays.
