Collins Elbit Advances Zero-G Helmet System for U.S. Navy Tactical Aircraft

Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) has completed the Critical Design Review for its Zero-G Helmet Mounted Display System+ (HMDS+), a milestone for the U.S. Navy. This system, developed under the Improved Joint Helmet-Mounted Cueing System (IJHMCS) programme, is designed for integration into the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler fleets.

The sixth-generation HMDS+ enhances situational awareness, supports rapid decision-making, and aims to improve aircrew safety by reducing neck and back strain during ejection. The Zero-G HMDS+ integrates combat-proven tracking technologies with a new display, fusing mission data and sensor information.

The project will move to airworthiness testing, with initial operational capability expected in 2027, planned for use across over 750 U.S. Navy and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft.