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Elbit Systems Of America To Deliver New Helmet Display Capability For Army Helicopter Crews

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, March 5th, 2019

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Elbit Systems Of America To Deliver New Helmet Display Capability For Army Helicopter Crews

Photo: Elbit Systems of America

Elbit Systems of America said Tuesday it has a received a five-year deal from the Army to deliver a new Common Helmet Mounted Display (CHMD) system for helicopter flight crews. The CHMD system will be integrated with the company’s used onboard the Army’s CH-47F and UH-60L/M/V helicopters and provide access to next-generation tracking and display systems. “Our CHMD provides advanced capabilities for Army aviators. Our solution ensures pilots experience crisp, clear and accurate symbology, which provides critical information during flight…

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Army Relooking At Its ‘Whole Aviation Transformation’ Plan, Acting Chief Tells Lawmakers

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Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

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CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

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Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]