Elbit Systems of America has been awarded a contract to supply heads-up display replacements for U.S. Air Force F-16 planes. Work is being performed in Talladega.
The contract is valued at up to $89 million and the first task order, received in September, was valued at $57.5 million.
The display module sits atop the F-16 instrument panel, providing information that can be processed quickly by airmen.
“The Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display replacements provide modernization, but also commonality across the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 fleet,” said Scott Tumpak, senior vice president of electronic systems at Texas-based Elbit America, “This commonality benefits the pilots, maintainers and supply chain, as the single configuration is easier to manage and maintain across the entire F-16 fleet.”
Jimmy Johns, vice president of operations and head of Elbit’s Talladega site, added, “Our Talladega workforce is the perfect choice to conduct this replacement work for the U.S. Air Force. We know the F-16 aircraft well, having supported the majority of aircrafts’ avionics and Head-Up Displays for decades. We look forward to this multi-year program and the continued expansion of our aftermarket services.”
Elbit’s Talladega facility provides sustainment, service and repair of complex military systems.
