Garmin G5000H selected for Brazilian Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters

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Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) was selected to modernize the cockpits of 24 Brazilian Air Force UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters through Ace Aeronautics. The G5000H integrated flight deck delivers a modular, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) open-architecture solution with four 12-inch widescreen displays and four touchscreen controllers designed for use with gloves.

Key capabilities include Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT), Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS), ADS-B Out, ADS-B In, WAAS/SBAS navigation, TCAS II, datalink weather, GWX weather radar options, and GRA 5500 radar altimeter. Brazil is the fifth military program to adopt G5000H; the first UH-60 installation occurred in 2020.

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Garmin won a 24‑ship UH‑60 G5000H cockpit modernization program with the Brazilian Air Force, expanding its military avionics footprint.

Garmin's G5000H will modernize 24 UH‑60L cockpits by integrating mission management, sensors and communications into four 12‑inch displays and touchscreen controllers, reducing pilot workload and adding IFR‑certified CNS/ATM capabilities. The work flows through Ace Aeronautics and builds on the first UH‑60 installation completed in 2020, showing repeatable systems integration and program scalability.

Key dependencies include successful integration of military mission systems, certification of interfaces, and logistics for fleet installations; those factors determine schedule and lifecycle cost outcomes. Monitor formal contract milestones and installation pacing starting from the program announcement on December 2, 2025, and any disclosed delivery or acceptance dates over the next 12–36 months as concrete execution metrics.

Brazilian Air Force is the fifth military program to receive modernized G5000H UH-60 cockpits through Ace Aeronautics

OLATHE, Kan., Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin (NYSE: GRMN) today announced its G5000H^® integrated flight deck has been selected by the Brazilian Air Force, through Ace Aeronautics, to modernize the cockpits of 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. The G5000H cockpit is IFR certified and delivers the capabilities military operators need through its modular open systems architecture design. Garmin's commercial-off-the shelf (COTS) solution seamlessly integrates mission management, stores management, and other military-grade sensors and systems into a modern touch-controlled cockpit.

"Alongside Ace Aeronautics, we're excited to bring the G5000H integrated flight deck to the Brazilian Air Force UH-60 helicopters. This modernization program brings next-generation avionics capabilities and expanded utility to these helicopters. Operators will experience significant reduction in pilot workload, improved levels of situational awareness, as well as modern technologies like HSVT, HTAWS and more. Brazil joins many other respected military programs around the globe who have chosen Garmin avionics for their fleet upgrades.
–Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs & Support

The G5000H provides operators with the latest communication, navigation, surveillance air traffic management (CNS/ATM) capabilities with COTS solutions based on Garmin's modern open system architecture design. Mission management systems can be integrated along with a wide range of military sensors and communications equipment. G5000H displays can serve as the pilot interface for these systems, and the touchscreen controllers are designed so pilots can use gloves in the cockpit. These proven Garmin integrated flight deck integration capabilities enable operators to deploy new technologies quickly, provide lower life-cycle costs, and ensure access to the latest in avionics technologies.

The G5000H in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter cockpit incorporates four 12-inch high-resolution widescreen displays and four touchscreen controllers that serve as the pilot and crew interface to the integrated flight deck. Two primary flight displays (PFD) and two multi-function displays (MFD) support multi-pane capability, allowing pilots to simultaneously view flight information alongside maps, checklists, weather and more. Charts can be viewed across all four displays and are georeferenced, including Garmin FliteCharts^™ terminal approach procedures as well as georeferenced SafeTaxi^® airport diagrams.

Available with this G5000H upgrade, Helicopter Synthetic Vision Technology (HSVT^™) seamlessly blends and displays a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles, traffic and the runway environment so the image on the display replicates what the pilot would see outside the cockpit on a clear day. The Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS) displays obstacles and terrain that may pose a threat, including providing voice alerts to warn pilots of potential ground hazards.

The G5000H integrated flight deck is a state-of-the-art avionics suite that is equipped to meet and exceed global airspace modernization initiatives, while also offering a lower cost of ownership. With the G5000H upgrade, these helicopters receive a fully integrated Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out solution.

Additional features available with the G5000H integrated flight deck upgrade for the UH-60 helicopters include:

• Support for wide area augmentation system (WAAS/SBAS) navigation.
• ADS-B In traffic and weather.
• Worldwide datalink weather solutions that enable the display of graphical weather including NEXRAD, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, winds aloft and more.
• TCAS II that combines ADS-B enhanced active and passive surveillance data to pinpoint specific traffic threats, issuing a Resolution Advisory (RA) if an immediate conflict is detected.
• Seamless interface with third-party products, including radios, sensors and other mission-critical equipment.
• GWX^™ weather radar offers storm cell display capabilities with Turbulence Detection and Ground Clutter Suppression as additional options.
• GRA^™ 5500 radar altimeter that provides a smooth and consistent readout of above ground level (AGL) altitude, even in rough terrain, tree canopies, sand or choppy water.

The first installation of the G5000H integrated flight deck in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter by Ace Aeronautics was in 2020, and the program continues to grow, reaching respected military programs around the globe.

For additional information regarding Garmin aviation solutions for government and defense, visit Garmin.com/Defense.

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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, G5000H, SafeTaxi, Garmin Connext and GDL are registered trademarks and FliteCharts, HSVT, GWX and GRA are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

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FAQ

What did Garmin announce for Brazilian Air Force UH-60L helicopters (GRMN) on December 2, 2025?

Garmin was selected, via Ace Aeronautics, to install the G5000H integrated flight deck on 24 UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters.

What avionics features does the G5000H provide for UH-60 helicopters (GRMN)?

Features include four 12-inch displays, HSVT, HTAWS, ADS-B Out, ADS-B In, WAAS navigation, TCAS II, datalink weather, GWX radar options, and GRA 5500 radar altimeter.

How does the G5000H reduce pilot workload in UH-60 upgrades (GRMN)?

The G5000H offers integrated touch controllers, multi-pane displays with georeferenced charts, and mission systems integration to improve situational awareness and reduce workload.

Is the G5000H solution certified for instrument flight (GRMN)?

Yes, the G5000H cockpit is IFR certified and supports CNS/ATM capabilities.

Who is installing the G5000H on the Brazilian UH-60 fleet and when was the first UH-60 installation (GRMN)?

Ace Aeronautics is performing the installations; the first UH-60 G5000H installation by Ace Aeronautics occurred in 2020.

Can the G5000H integrate military mission systems and third-party sensors for UH-60 helicopters (GRMN)?

Yes, the G5000H open-architecture COTS solution supports integration of mission management, stores management, radios, sensors, and other mission-critical equipment.