Vision Systems International, LLC, Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award

SAN JOSE, Calif., June 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vision Systems International, LLC (VSI), the only combat proven helmet mounted display provider, accepted the Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award for the 3rd consecutive time today. The Boeing Company issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. VSI maintained a silver performance composite performance rating for each month of the 12 month performance period, from Oct. 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011.

This year, Boeing recognized 558 suppliers who achieved either a Gold or Silver level Boeing Performance Excellence Award. VSI is among 417 suppliers to receive the Silver level of recognition.

"We are very pleased to have, once again, been selected to receive the Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award. These repetitive awards demonstrate VSI's commitment to teamwork, state-of-the-art technology and support of our pilots," said Drew Brugal, President of VSI. With more than 4,200 systems delivered to the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and air forces of 22 countries, the JHMCS has proven to be an invaluable asset to warfighters around the world.

VSI is currently supplying the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) to Boeing under the Full Rate Production (FRP) Lot 6 contract. The system has been operational in the F/A-18, F-15 and F-16 since 2002 and is combat proven. The JHMCS provides the pilot with "first look, first shot" high off-boresight weapons engagement. Critical information and symbology, such as targeting cues and aircraft performance parameters, are graphically displayed directly on the pilot's visor.

About VSI

Vision Systems International, LLC, (VSI) was formed in 1996 by combining the strong technical, business, production, and operational expertise of Rockwell Collins and Elbit Systems of America. The company provides the most advanced HMDs for tactical aircraft at the lowest possible risk and cost. VSI today is the leading supplier of fixed-wing HMDs worldwide. In addition to the JHMCS production, VSI is developing the advanced HMD for the F-35 (JSF); a Night Vision Cueing & Display (NVCD) QuadEye™ system for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force; Targo™ Helmet Mounted Avionics (HMA) solution for Trainers, Light Attack and Military Airlift; and is also producing the Display and Sight Helmet (DASH) Generation IV HMD under multiple contracts. VSI is located in San Jose, California.

For more information on the Boeing Performance Excellence Award, Visit http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/doingbiz/supplier_portal/bpea.html.

SOURCE Vision Systems International, LLC