![Naval LCA to Receive Advanced HUD and Bore Sighting Equipment for Enhanced Targeting and Navigation Naval LCA to Receive Advanced HUD and Bore Sighting Equipment for Enhanced Targeting and Navigation](https://i0.wp.com/th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/jz2w28/article66477310.ece/alternates/LANDSCAPE_1200/LCA.jpeg?fit=600%2C400&ssl=1)
The Indian Navy's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is set to receive a significant upgrade to its targeting and navigation capabilities with the procurement of the Head Up Display (HUD) Mk1N-NP and Bore Sighting Equipment by the CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation (CSIR-CSIO), a laboratory under India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
The HUD Mk1N-NP, specifically designed for carrier-based operations, will provide pilots with an expanded vertical field of view, crucial for safe landings on aircraft carriers. This is achieved by offering a larger view over the aircraft's nose during the high-angle approaches required for carrier landings.
The Bore Sighting Equipment will ensure the precise alignment of the HUD with the LCA's weapon systems, guaranteeing accurate targeting information, thus enhancing the precision and effectiveness of the LCA's weapon systems in combat scenarios.
This procurement represents a major step in enhancing the operational effectiveness and safety of the Naval LCA, reinforcing India's commitment to indigenous defence technology development and self-reliance.
It also highlights the growing capabilities of CSIR-CSIO in the field of aviation display technology, building upon its previous success in developing Military Aviation Head Up Display Test Platforms and Bore Sighting Systems.