Gilat Receives over $11 Million Defense Contract from a Leading UAV Company

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Gilat Defense secured contract for cutting edge DKET 3420 transportable hubs, enabling rapid SATCOM deployment

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today Gilat Defense was awarded a contract exceeding $11 million for DKET 3420 terminals. These portable satellite communication hubs are designed to deliver robust connectivity, scalability, and flexibility for mission-critical operations. Deliveries are scheduled for later in the year. 

The DKET 3420 is a field-proven solution designed to meet the demands of mission-critical communications with high reliability and performance. Supporting multi-carrier operations with a scalable modem architecture of up to 32 modems, the DKET 3420 ensures efficient satellite utilization.

“This contract reflects the critical role that Gilat Defense plays in delivering cutting-edge SATCOM solutions for defense applications worldwide,” said Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense. “The newly formed Defense Division is firmly on track to meet and exceed the demanding expectations of our global defense customers, and this award is a testament to that momentum.”

“We are proud to secure this significant order, reinforcing the confidence in our technology and our commitment to delivering mission-critical satellite communication solutions to our Defense customers,” said Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath. “Our DKET terminals offer high-performance, portable network hubs that address the evolving needs of our defense customers, ensuring they have the connectivity required to succeed in any environment.”

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 develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications.  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.

Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries—Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu—we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and modems; high-performance satellite terminals; advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.