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Raytheon has unveiled its Scorpion helmet technology, which allows pilots to lock onto their target just by looking at them. Scorpion is planned for F-16 and A-10 combat jets, thanks to a $12.6 million U.S. Air Force contract.
The new design will allow for data transfer from a single eye lens instead of a full visor, Raytheon's way of marketing to a financially burdened military. As a further cost cutting measure, the eye piece can be traded between helmets, meaning the military only needs to purchase enough for the pilots that are in flight.
The technology is made to be pilot friendly, it sends the coordinates of the observed target to the weapon system, then indicates the target is locked, all the pilot has to do is confirm to fire. This technology should not only allow for greater speed, but improved accuracy as well.
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