Garmin G3000 selected for Department of Defense contract to modernize fleet of US Navy and Marine Corps F-5 aircraft

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Garmin International announced the selection of its G3000 integrated flight deck for the U.S. Department of Defense’s ARTEMIS program, aimed at enhancing the F-5 aircraft fleet. This contract builds on a prior collaboration with Tactical Air Support, which first adopted the G3000 in 2018. The upgrade introduces advanced features such as mission integration capabilities and modern safety systems, addressing obsolescence in the existing avionics.

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• Garmin G3000 selected for U.S. DOD ARTEMIS contract.
• Contract builds on previous relationship with Tactical Air since 2018.
• G3000 enhances safety and modernizes F-5 aircraft capabilities.

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Award marks first Garmin integrated flight deck system owned and operated directly by the U.S. Department of Defense for military training operations in a tactical jet

OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN), today announced the selection of the Garmin G3000^® integrated flight deck by Tactical Air Support, Inc. (Tactical Air) as part of a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) F-5N+/F+ Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical Enhancement/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) program. Tactical Air first selected the Garmin G3000 for their F-5 adversary aircraft training fleet in 2018. This recent award builds upon Tactical Air and Garmin’s strategic relationship now serving the DOD fleet of F-5 adversary aircraft. Garmin’s commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) G3000 open architecture supports integration with a wide range of mission equipment including military sensors, helmet mounted displays, and advanced electrically scanned radar systems.

Garmin G3000 selected for Department of Defense contract to modernize fleet of US Navy and Marine Corps F-5 aircraft (Photo: Business Wire)

“It is an honor to team with Tactical Air and have our versatile G3000 integrated flight deck chosen for the ARTEMIS contract with the Department of Defense,” said Carl Wolf, Garmin vice president of aviation sales and marketing. “Garmin is proud to see our integrated flight deck technologies, deployed now on over 25,000 aircraft, also being adopted by the U.S. military and enhancing the mission and safety capabilities of our nation’s warfighters.”

The F-5 is a supersonic, multi-role tactical fighter and attack aircraft that in this role will provide air-to-air combat training, close-air support training, tactical development and evaluation support. The upgraded F-5 Advanced Tiger (AT) will be used in an aggressor training role, and the G3000 will transform the cockpit with one large area display and two touchscreen controllers. These upgrades bring modern safety systems and new tactical capabilities to the older airframes while also solving parts obsolescence and reliability issues within the existing avionics system.

“Tactical Air is thrilled to have Garmin’s cutting edge G3000 in the F-5 AT cockpit,” said RC Thompson, Tactical Air CEO. “The Garmin integrated flight deck gave us an outstanding COTS solution to the Navy and Marine Corps’ recently purchased fleet of F-5 aircraft to make them an even more capable adversary fighter for our aviators to train against.”

The G3000 boasts a large and vibrant high-resolution flight display that seamlessly interfaces to the F-5’s existing mission computer, enabling advanced mapping, tactical radio capabilities, radar display and more. The non-proprietary interface, software-based Human Machine Interface (HMI), and mission integration will enable the DOD to rapidly deploy new technologies in the future, while providing access to the latest in commercial Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) capabilities. Tactical Air has integrated the L3Harris ForceX mission computer along with a wide range of military sensors, communications equipment, and weapons systems into the G3000 touchscreen HMI.

In addition to night vision goggle (NVG) compatibility, the 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. Additional features within the G3000 integrated flight deck on the F-5 include Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS), Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS), Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B IN) traffic.

For additional information regarding Garmin aviation solutions for government and defense, visit www.garmin.com/defense. For additional information about Tactical Air please visit www.tacticalairsupport.com.

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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 and G3000 are registered trademarks and SVT is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.

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FAQ

What is the Garmin G3000 integrated flight deck contract with the U.S. Department of Defense?

Garmin's G3000 has been selected for the DOD's ARTEMIS program to modernize F-5 aircraft, improving safety and mission capabilities.

When did Tactical Air first select the Garmin G3000?

Tactical Air first selected the Garmin G3000 in 2018 for their F-5 adversary aircraft training fleet.

How does the G3000 improve the F-5 aircraft?

The G3000 upgrades the F-5 with modern safety systems, enhanced mission integration capabilities, and a large area display.

What are the benefits of the Garmin G3000 for military training?

The G3000 supports advanced mapping, tactical radio capabilities, and integrates with various military sensors and systems.