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Lockheed Martin Taps BAE For F-22 HUD Modernization

Wednesday, January 18th, 2017

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Lockheed Martin Taps BAE For F-22 HUD Modernization

F-22 Raptor

Lockheed Martin [LMT] selected BAE Systems to modernize and replace the F-22’s heads-up display (HUD) for the U.S. Air Force, BAE said Monday.The contract calls for Britain's BAE to use its Digital Light Engine (DLE) technology to implement a form, fit, and function HUD solution to entirely replace and integrate seamlessly into the F-22’s existing HUD space. The company also anticipates winning a follow-on production contract to retrofit the rest of the F-22 fleet with the new DLE HUD solution.The…

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