The effort is expected to support pilots in identifying, engaging and deterring virtual threats.

AE Systems and Red 6 have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of equipping the Hawk trainer aircraft with augmented reality (AR) systems.

BAE Systems’ Hawk advanced trainer is a single-seat, multi-role combat aircraft used by military forces, including the UK Royal Air Force, for training pilots.

The announcement was made during the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2022, currently underway in Orlando, Florida, US.

The latest effort will see the two companies working together to explore different ways to integrate Advanced Tactical Augmented Reality Systems (ATARS) into the trainer jet.

The AR system is expected to provide ease to the pilots in identifying, engaging and deterring virtual threats, during air𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧e missions.

Red 6 founder and CEO Daniel Robinson said: “Readiness and lethality are critical if warfighters are to prevail against near-peer adversaries.

Sources: airforce-technology.com