Elbit awarded F-35 cockpit contract

The development contract is for the Technology Refresh 3, Panoramic Cockpit Display Unit. The value of the award was not in a material amount.

The award further expands Elbit’s work on the F-35, which already includes power amplifiers, structures, and sustainment work. In addition, Elbit, together with Rockwell Collins, also supplies the F-35 helmet mounted display system, through their joint venture Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems (RCEVS).

Raanan Horowitz, president and CEO of Elbit, said: “Elbit Systems of America continues to demonstrate that we are a trusted and highly-capable partner for the F-35 program. We are committed to ensuring the success of our customer and the pilots who depend on our equipment to accomplish their mission.”

The company offers an array of displays to enhance the pilot’s situation awareness and mission effectiveness. The company’s solutions include:

• Configurable slim design, lightweight displays in a variety of sizes with intuitive user interface and high-definition touch screens


• Smart displays that provide extensive processing and interfacing capabilities, including embedded digital mapping


• High-definition head-up displays with a large field of view and large eye motion box


• Full night vision goggle capabilities


• Virtual embedded training capabilities