Elbit Systems of America (Elbit America) received a firm Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract from the United States Air Force (USAF) to supply F-16 Block 40/42 Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display (WACHUD) replacements. The WACHUD system will replace the Diffractive Optic Head-Up Displays currently in use with a section of the US Air Force’s F-16 fleet. The ID/IQ contract ceiling is up to $89 million. The first delivery order under the contract was received in September 2024 and amounted to more than $57.5 million. The work will be performed in Talladega, Ala., with the delivery of systems through September 2027.
“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,” said Jimmy Johns, Elbit America Vice President of Operations who leads the site.
Elbit America Senior Vice President of Electronic Systems Scott Tumpak said, “The Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display replacements provide modernization, but also commonality across the U.S. Air Force’s F-16 fleet. 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.”
The Wide-Angle Conventional Head-Up Display (WACHUD) projects critical flight and mission-related information and sits atop the F-16’s instrument panel. By introducing a modernized WACHUD system, the USAF also achieves greater standardization across its F-16 fleet. This commonality benefits pilots, maintenance crews, and logistics operations by simplifying training, repairs, and supply chain management. Standardization reduces costs and downtime, ensuring higher operational readiness rates for the aircraft. The WACHUD allows Airmen to process information quickly and reliably, contributing to overall mission success. The WACHUD replaces the Diffractive Optic Head-Up Displays currently in use on a portion of the USAF F-16s.
Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products and system solutions focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT), a global electronics company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. Elbit America’s Talladega facility currently supports nearly 200 customers, offering sustainment, service, and repair of complex military systems.
