Gilat Awarded $10 Million Follow-On Order from the US Department of Defense

Gilat to provide additional DKET 3421 terminals for easy-to-deploy transportable satcom network hubs

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that the US Department of Defense awarded a $10 million follow-on order to one of the company’s US-based subsidiaries, DataPath. This additional order is for DKET 3421 terminals, transportable satcom hubs that deliver the operational flexibility, capacity, connectivity, and control required to ensure success anywhere in the world.

The field-proven DKET 3421 terminal supports multi-carrier operations with a scalable modem architecture (up to 32 modems) while weighing under 5000 lbs. to allow for easy transport over air, land, or sea via a variety of aircraft and vehicles. Deploying in less than three hours, the DKET 3421 provides a satellite network hub in the form of a single-skid with the flexibility to leverage available satellite assets.

“Our solutions are specifically tailored to meet the strict requirements of government and military operations. We take great pride in our unwavering dedication to meeting and exceeding the expectations of our customers, and our team works tirelessly to provide innovative solutions to their mission-critical requirements,” said Barry W. Botts, Vice President, Sales and Business Development for DataPath. “This follow-on order is a testament to the outstanding performance and satisfaction our solutions consistently deliver.”

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of satellite-based broadband communications. With over 35 years of experience, we create and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity and provide comprehensive, secure end-to-end solutions and services for mission-critical operations, powered by our innovative technology. We believe in the right of all people to be connected and are united in our resolution to provide communication solutions to all reaches of the world.

Our portfolio includes a diverse offering to deliver high-value solutions for multiple orbit constellations with very high throughput satellites (VHTS) and software-defined satellites (SDS). Our offering is comprised of a cloud-based platform and high-performance satellite terminals; high-performance Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.