Joint venture to supply NVCD to U.S. Navy, Australia and Switzerland

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (Aug. 13, 2019) – Collins Elbit Vision Systems, LLC (CEVS), a joint venture between Collins Aerospace Systems and Elbit Systems of America, was awarded a $22 million firm-fixed price contract for the production and delivery of Night Vision Cueing and Display (NVCD) systems for the U.S. Navy, and for the governments of Australia and Switzerland. Work for the systems will be completed by February 2021.

The NVCD works with the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS), extending many of the benefits of the original system for use in night operations. Those capabilities include innovative head-tracking technology and a helmet mounted display that shows mission critical symbology for aviators. NVCD also provides the ability to record video of what is seen by the aviator while using the system.

“We’re pleased the U.S. Navy and others trust Elbit Systems of America and our joint venture partner, Collins Aerospace, to provide this sophisticated and innovative solution to warfighters,” said Mark Mol, co-general manager of CEVS. “The Night Vision Cueing and Display system is the result of many years of development and our two companies’ dedication to helping aviators fly smarter day or night.”

Developers worked extensively with warfighters to create a system that improves aviators’ situational awareness, easily adapts from day to night missions, and remains comfortable.

“Providing the NVCD means warfighters are connected even in less than ideal situations, such as during nighttime, keeping them safe and aware of their surroundings,” said Dan Karl, co-general manager of CEVS. “It’s this level of technical excellence that both companies, when working together, can bring forward as an industry leading solution.”

The NVCD system is used by aviators flying the F/A-18 and E/A-18G platforms. The combined JHMCS/NVCD system was first delivered in 2014.