Air Force Orders Helmet Targeting System

July 21 2010

USA

The U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon a $12.6 million contract for Phase 1 integration and qualification of the Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) system, the defense firm reports.

The HMIT system will be installed on Air Force and Air National Guard A-10C and F-16C Block 30/32 aircraft, said officials.

The "head-up" system displays information directly into the pilot's field of vision, such as weapons-cueing, targeting and situational awareness information.

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