The F-35 doesn't have a canopy heads-up display (HUD) — that information is instead displayed in real-time on the ... of the ...

"The helmet is a multi-faceted tool that provides protection and life support as a baseline," said 1st Lt. Anton King, 75th Fighter Squadron pilot ... the data link in real-time just by looking ...

Lastly, the helmet contains radio equipment for communicating with other pilots and with ground control. Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) allow a fighter pilot to fly in the middle of the night.