More than 200 jobs will be sustained across two sites thanks to the contract
The BAE Systems in Warton will be used to develop a state of the art fighter pilot helmet for Royal Air Force Typhoon fleet.
Workers in Lancashire will benefit from a £40m contract as the RAF invests in the manufacturer's most advanced fighter pilot helmet. In total, more than 200 highly-skilled jobs at BAE Systems’ sites in Lancashire and Kent will be sustained through working directly on the Striker II programme Developed at BAE Systems in Rochester, Kent, Striker II is one of the world’s most advanced fighter helmets which uses the latest technologies to integrate its all-digital night vision system and daylight readable colour display. It displays data directly onto the pilot’s helmet visor, providing an augmented reality of the real world alongside mission critical information right before their eyes.
Andrea Thompson, Managing Director – Europe & International, BAE Systems’ Air Sector, said: “Striker II will provide the RAF’s Typhoon pilots with a crucial advantage – offering unrivalled situational awareness from the cockpit while helping to avoid sensory overload, which is vital in a high-tech and fast-paced environment.
Minister for Defence Procurement, James Cartlidge, said: “Striker II helmets boast cutting-edge displays of data and are adaptable to the increasing demands of battlespaces. This investment will support the development of state-of-the-art equipment for future aviators, whilst also backing hundreds of highly-skilled jobs.”
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