Elbit wins $68 million defense contract to supply OLED-equipped HUDs

We still haven’t heard about any takers for the company’s “hunter-killer’ robot , but Elbit Systems has just scored a big contract for some of its other military gear. It’s just announced that it’s received a five-year $68 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense, which will see it provide the Army, Navy, Marines Corps and Coast Guard with its AN/AVS-7 heads-up display system components. While complete details are obviously a bit light, the HUDs apparently incorporate an eMagin OLED microdisplay, and are said to “increase situational awareness and safety by allowing pilots to fly ‘head out of the cockpit’ during day and night operations.” Head on past the break for the full press release. Continue reading Elbit wins $68 million defense contract to supply OLED-equipped HUDs Elbit wins $68 million defense contract to supply OLED-equipped HUDs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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