Iron Man-Style Helmet Being Developed For Soldiers

Iron Man-Style Helmet will Help Soldiers Pinpoint Targets On The Battlefield - And Avoid Shooting Comrades By Mistake -- Daily Mail

* Q-Warrior helmet mounted display system was developed by BAE Systems
* It can help soldiers pinpoint targets and waypoints during conflicts
* Similar tech is already used by pilots, and featured in the Iron Man films
* Military researchers claim the helmet is 'exceeding expectations in tests'
* The battery-powered display comes with a GPS unit and video camera
* It will also highlight nearby comrades to avoid friendly fire attacks

Soldiers could soon be equipped with Iron Man-style helmets that help them pinpoint targets quickly and easily on the battlefield.

The Q-Warrior helmet-mounted display, designed by defence contractor BAE Systems, uses similar technology to that used by jet pilots in fighter planes and mimics the display used in the Iron Man films.

It’s currently undergoing tests in the U.S., but military researchers have said the tech is ‘already exceeding expectations.'

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More News On The Q-Warrior Helmet

'Iron Man' helmet designed for the battlefield -- The Telegraph
BAE Systems one step ahead with its ‘Iron Man’ helmet -- Yorkshire Post
Heads-up display for soldier helmet -- MSN News
BAE brings Iron Man tech to the battlefield -- City AM
Augmented reality helmet for soldiers exceeds expectations -- E&T
Q -Warrior brings head-up displays to the battlefield -- Gizmag

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