# Mind-Controlled Missiles The Striker Integrated Display Helmet Shoots On Sight By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-01-04 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striker-integrated-display-helmet References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1343642/New-RAF-helmet-allows-pilots-shoot-enemy-jets-looking-them.html) British fighter pilots are equipped with [new headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yashica-x-im-back-virtusx1) that lets them fire at targets simply by looking at them. The Striker Integrated Display Helmet, works through [optical sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utrack-ar). As long as an [enemy plane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsing-ca1-europa) is in sight, a missile can be directed towards it and fired by voice command. The Striker Integrated Display Helmet is price tagged at $390,000. The design is acclaimed as one of the biggest technological advances the military has ever seen, allowing a missile to be fired in any direction, not only straight ahead. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mind-controlled Weapons:** The development of headgear that allows firing at targets through optical sensors presents opportunities for the advancement of mind-controlled weapons technology. - **Optical Sensor Technology:** The integration of optical sensors in military helmet design enables new possibilities for target acquisition and tracking systems. - **Voice Command Systems:** The implementation of voice command capabilities for firing missiles offers disruptive innovation opportunities for enhancing pilot control and efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Military Technology:** The military industry can explore the adoption of mind-controlled weapons and advanced optical sensor systems in their product portfolio. - **Headgear Manufacturing:** The headgear manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for advanced display helmets with integrated optical sensors for various applications. - **Aerospace and Defense:** The aerospace and defense sector can benefit from integrating voice command systems into their existing missile control technologies for enhanced pilot capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Augmented Reality Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-eyelights-gtair-3-smart.md) - [Connected Motorcycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoei-opticson-smart-motorcycle-helmet.md) - [Camera-Equipped Motorcyclist Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forcite-mk1s-smart-helmet.md) - [Missile-Firing Unmanned Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missilefiring-unmanned-drone.md) - [Futuristic Missile Interceptors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/missile-interceptor.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md) - [AR-Integrated Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3.md) - [Fully-Integrated Smart Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sena-phantom.md)