LONDON, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon
Company (NYSE: RTN) will design, develop and manufacture the
projector for BAE Systems' Digital Light Engine head-up display on
the F-16 Fighting Falcon for the United
Arab Emirates armed forces. The digital HUD upgrade will
integrate seamlessly into the F-16's existing HUD space, requiring
no changes to the aircraft, cabling or computing.
HUDs are located immediately in front of the pilot's line of
sight and combine real-time mission critical information with the
outside world view. BAE Systems' new DLE is an electro-optic
upgrade to traditional analog HUDs, replacing conventional cathode
ray tube devices.
"As the technology shifts from analog to digital, Raytheon is
applying its decades of expertise in digital microdisplay
technologies for HUD applications," said Wolf Glage, vice president of engineering at
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, the source for the projector.
"Our solution has its roots in mature rear projection technology
that dates back to the 1990s."
BAE Systems' HUD technology can be found in modern fighters,
military trainers and business jets. Earlier this year, BAE Systems
announced it was selected by Lockheed Martin to upgrade the HUDs
across the UAE's F-16 fleet.
"Digitizing the HUD helps our customers extend the service life
of their fleets. By removing the conventional analog system, we're able to increase the
HUD's reliability and decrease obsolescence issues, which all lead
to lower lifecycle costs," said Andy
Humphries, director of Advanced Head-up Displays at BAE
Systems. "This is the second time we've selected Raytheon to
provide the projector for our DLE HUD, which is a reflection of our
positive working relationship and Raytheon's expertise in precision
optics."
Raytheon is a leader in the design and manufacturing of
precision optical systems. Development of the DLE projector draws
on past experience in developing digital projection systems for
both military and commercial applications. Deliveries begin early
next year.
About Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies
Raytheon
ELCAN Optical Technologies, a thought and technology leader in the
global optics industry, specializes in technologically
sophisticated and superior-quality optical solutions that meet
strict military and commercial specifications. Raytheon ELCAN
offers superior design and engineering capabilities, proprietary
production technologies and fully integrated manufacturing to
provide custom, turn-key solutions. For more information about
Raytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies, visit
www.raytheon.com/ELCAN.
About Raytheon
Raytheon Company, with 2017 sales of
$25 billion and 64,000 employees, is
a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, civil
government and cybersecurity solutions. With a history of
innovation spanning 96 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art
electronics, mission systems integration, C5I™ products and
services, sensing, effects, and mission support for customers in
more than 80 countries. Raytheon is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. Follow us on
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