
BAE Systems has been given a 133 million pound ($168 million) contract by the Eurofighter Typhoon consortium to further its Striker II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD).The money will be used to support the helmet’s development in order to meet production-ready requirements. Flight testing is also included in the agreement. The Striker II “will ensure that Typhoon pilots continue to fly a world-leading aircraft, wearing a world-leading all-digital helmet,” according to the contract.