DSEI 2015: BAE Systems strikes again with advanced helmet
A new generation helmet-mounted display system (HMDS) manufactured by BAE Systems has begun trials to assess the capabilities of the integrated night-vision technology.
The latest Striker II HMDS tests pave the way for the ‘fully digitial’ system to be eventually integrated with the Eurofighter Typhoon and other high-end platforms.
The night flight trials have been conducted from BAE Systems’ Military Air & Information business in Warton, Lancashire, and have included flights over dimly-lit locations such as the Peak District and well-lit urban areas.
The aircraft used was a two-seat Tranche 1 Typhoon.
Speaking to reporters at the DSEI exhibition in
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