SAN JOSE, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Systems
International, LLC (VSI), a leader in advanced Helmet Mounted
Display (HMD) technology, has received a new contract with a total
value of more than $32 million for
the delivery of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) to
The Boeing Company for the U.S. Navy and Air Force, and Foreign
Military Sales (FMS) to include: Finland, Australia, Belgium, Canada, and Switzerland.
Under these production contracts, VSI will provide JHMCS
including spares, technical support and ground support equipment
for the Full Rate Production - Lot 8 (FRP-8) acquisitions. This
procurement fulfills U.S. government domestic requirements and FMS
production and spares commitments to a number of countries
operating F-16 and F/A-18 aircrafts. Deliveries under FRP-8 will
commence this year and continue through 2013.
"JHMCS, our first combat proven helmet, remains the world's
leading helmet display for fixed-wing tactical aircraft. It is
known and respected by fighter-attack pilots around the world
because it enables them to maintain 'eyes out' while viewing
critical information on the helmet visor. JHMCS gives pilots
unparalleled situational awareness, providing them a significant
advantage in both air-to-air and air-to-ground mission execution,"
said Phil King, president of VSI.
The JHMCS provides the pilot with "first look, first shot" high
off-bore sight weapons engagement capabilities. The system enables
the pilot to accurately cue onboard weapons and sensors against
enemy aircraft and ground targets without the need to aggressively
turn the aircraft or place the target in the Head Up Display (HUD)
field-of-view for designation. Critical information and symbology,
such as targeting cues and aircraft performance parameters, are
graphically displayed directly on the pilot's visor.
"No other company can match VSI's knowledge and understanding of
HMDS technology. VSI continues to be an innovator and leader in our
field. We have been developing and producing combat-proven
HMDS for more than 15 years and have sold more than 5,000 HMDS,"
continued King.
About VSI
Founded in 1996, VSI is a joint venture between Elbit Systems of
America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ and TASE: ESLT)
and Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL). VSI has produced more than
4,500 Joint helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS) for the F-15,
F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft. VSI is under contract to deliver
Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) Systems to the U.S. Air
Force and Navy, and the Fifth Generation HMDS for the F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter. Additionally, VSI produces JHMCS II HMDs for
multiple aviation platforms including fighters, light attack,
military airlift and trainers. www.fighterhelmets.com
SOURCE Vision Systems International, LLC