# Extreme Combat Head Gear Elbit Systems Provides OLED HUDs for US Military By TopDog | Published 2010-10-15 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oled-huds References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/14/elbit-wins-68-million-defense-contract-to-supply-oled-equipped/) With a $68 million defense contract, [Elbit Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unmanned-ground-vehicle) will now be providing the US military with the latest innovations in Head-Up gear in the form of these awesome OLED HUDs (head-up display). These bad boys are fully equipped with eMagin OLED micro-displays and can be deployed in many defense situations, granting the war fighter a strategic advantage over potential enemies. Best of all, when not deployed in a combat situation, the Elbit OLED HUDs can be used to augment your [HALO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brilliant-labs-halo) gaming experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **OLED Technology Advancements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new applications for OLED displays in industries beyond defense, such as gaming or virtual reality. - **Enhanced Head-up Displays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve and optimize head-up displays for various sectors, including aviation, automotive, and navigation systems. - **Military Tech Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of advanced technologies in military equipment and gear to provide tactical advantages on the battlefield. ### Where This Applies - **Defense:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate OLED HUDs and other advanced technologies into military equipment, enhancing situational awareness and combat effectiveness. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate OLED HUD technology into gaming devices to create immersive and realistic gaming experiences. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement head-up display technology in vehicles to improve driver safety, navigation, and information display. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Protective Mixed Reality Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thirdeye-gen-mr-x2.md) - [Connected Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-opticson-smart-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Immersive AR Automotive HUDs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-ready-vision-augmented-reality.md) - [Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Modular Canine Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-helmet.md) - [Aftermarket Helmet HUD Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soulrs-headsup-display.md) - [Futuristic Headgear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonveil-collection.md)