Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck selected by L3Harris for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch contract

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Garmin International announced that L3Harris Technologies selected its G3000™ integrated flight deck for a contract under the U.S. Special Operations Command's Armed Overwatch program. This marks a significant collaboration, integrating advanced avionics in the Sky Warden combat aircraft. The G3000 offers modern aviation capabilities, enhancing communication, navigation, and surveillance systems, all while supporting lower life-cycle costs. The contract includes delivery of up to 75 aircraft, highlighting Garmin's commitment to military aviation solutions.

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• Selected by L3Harris for USSOCOM's Armed Overwatch program contract.
• G3000 enhances communication, navigation, and surveillance capabilities for military use.
• Potential delivery of up to 75 manned, fixed-wing aircraft.
• Partnership with L3Harris supports integrated flight deck for rapid deployment of new technologies.

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OLATHE, Kan., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced L3Harris Technologies' (NYSE: LHX) selection of Garmin's G3000™ tandem integrated flight deck as part of a U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Armed Overwatch program contract. L3Harris' Sky Warden™ platform includes the first forward-fit deployable combat aircraft featuring Garmin's G3000 tandem integrated flight deck.

"Our strategic relationship with L3Harris integrates the open system architecture G3000 flight deck as a critical enabler for Sky Warden's close air support and armed intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) mission," said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. "Garmin has an established history of supplying innovative, forward-looking avionics to militaries across the globe and we are honored to have our G3000 integrated flight deck support the U.S. Special Forces."

The G3000 provides USSOCOM with the latest communication, navigation, surveillance air traffic management (CNS/ATM) capabilities with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions based on Garmin's modern open system architecture design. L3Harris has integrated its mission management system along with a wide range of military sensors, communications equipment, and weapons systems into the G3000 touch screen human machine interface (HMI). The proven G3000 integrated flight deck will enable L3Harris to rapidly deploy new technologies quickly, provide lower life-cycle costs, and ensure access to the latest in avionic technologies.

"Sky Warden features a cutting-edge flight deck and open mission system interfaces to support integration of future technologies for the Armed Overwatch program," said Luke Savoie, president, ISR sector, L3Harris. "We've collaborated with Garmin for years and look forward to continuing our strategic relationship to enhance warfighter capabilities."

The night vision goggle-compatible G3000 contains modern, state-of-the-art synthetic vision technology (SVT™) that blends an "out-the-window" view of surroundings on the large area primary flight displays, which is particularly helpful during nighttime operations and during close air support missions. Sky Warden is also equipped with Garmin's GFC 700 digital autopilot which couples to the flight management system's (FMS) ability to generate complex, pilot configurable search and rescue (SAR) patterns. Additional features within the G3000 integrated flight deck on the Sky Warden include terrain awareness and warning system (TAWS), traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS), and automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B IN) traffic. The Armed Overwatch program includes delivery of up to 75 manned, fixed wing aircraft.

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Garmin's aviation business segment is a leading provider of solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers. Garmin's portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions and other products and services that are known for innovation, reliability, and value. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual Newsroom, email our press team, connect with @garminaviation on social media, or follow our adventures at garmin.com/blog.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and G3000 and SVT are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

About L3Harris Technologies L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has more than $17 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.com.

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This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 25, 2021, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at https://www.garmin.com/en-US/company/investors/earnings/. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What contract was announced between Garmin and L3Harris Technologies on November 1, 2022?

Garmin announced that L3Harris selected its G3000 integrated flight deck for the U.S. Special Operations Command's Armed Overwatch program.

How many aircraft are included in the Garmin and L3Harris contract for USSOCOM?

The contract includes the delivery of up to 75 manned, fixed-wing aircraft.

What capabilities does the Garmin G3000 flight deck provide for military operations?

The G3000 offers advanced communication, navigation, and surveillance capabilities, supporting military missions.

What is the significance of the G3000 being used in the Sky Warden platform?

The G3000 enhances the flight deck of the Sky Warden, allowing for improved mission management and rapid technology deployment.

Which company is responsible for integrating Garmin's G3000 flight deck into the Sky Warden aircraft?

L3Harris Technologies is responsible for integrating the G3000 flight deck into the Sky Warden aircraft.