Novel technology to protect pilots from threat of laser attack

BAE Systems engineers have developed a low cost, lightweight, flexible system that can block dangerous laser light to protect pilots and flight crew from hostile attacks. Utilising a novel film the technique is selective in the way it prevents laser transmission, meaning a high level of natural light through can still shine though the canopy Read more about Novel technology to protect pilots from threat of laser attack[…]

New augmented reality glasses

BAE Systems is combining its most advanced display, tracking, and sensing technologies to develop a new, augmented reality (AR) wearable display for military and commercial customers. The system will fit comfortably like a normal pair of glasses and use free-space tracking technology to display guidance, targeting, and mission information to the user, along with sensor Read more about New augmented reality glasses[…]

See-through display that seamlessly presents flight-critical information

BAE Systems’ LiteHUD® head-up display(HUD) recently took to the skies for its first flight, marking a significant milestone for the technology and the program. Its first voyage occurred on a U.S. Special Operations Command AC-130J aircraft, followed by flights on Textron’s Scorpion jet and BAE Systems’ Advanced Hawk demonstrator aircraft. It is expected to fly on Read more about See-through display that seamlessly presents flight-critical information[…]

Digital Light Engine technology to illuminate F-22 Head-Up Display

BAE Systems has been selected by Lockheed Martin to modernize the F-22 Raptor’s head-up display (HUD) for the U.S. Air Force, replacing it with a completely digital version. Under terms of the contract, BAE Systems will use its advanced Digital Light Engine (DLE) technology to implement a form, fit, and function HUD solution that integrates Read more about Digital Light Engine technology to illuminate F-22 Head-Up Display[…]

The most advanced fighter pilot helmet

The Striker® II Helmet-Mounted Display (HMD), BAE Systems’ most advanced fighter pilot helmet, has successfully completed further trials at the Company’s UK site. This was the second phase of trials to integrate the HMD system’s technology with the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet. The testing demonstrated seamless integration of the Striker II HMD with the Typhoon, Read more about The most advanced fighter pilot helmet[…]

New bendable titanium alloy suspension concept to protect military vehicle from explosions

The alloy is made from the same type of material used in flexible spectacles and allows the suspension to ‘bounce back’ into shape after impact, so that the vehicle can continue its mission. Initial tests of a prototype have proved successful and engineers at BAE Systems in Telford, Shropshire believe that the new suspension system Read more about New bendable titanium alloy suspension concept to protect military vehicle from explosions[…]

Next-generation electronic warfare (EW) technology

The Office of Naval Research has awarded BAE Systems an $11 million contract to develop next-generation electronic warfare (EW) technology that will quickly detect, locate, and identify emitters of radio frequency signals. Known as the Full-Spectrum Staring Receiver (FSSR), this technology will enable near-instantaneous battlespace situational awareness, emitter identification and tracking, threat warning and countermeasure Read more about Next-generation electronic warfare (EW) technology[…]