SEC Form 6-K filed by Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.

Gilat Receives Approximately $5 Million in Orders from US

Defense Customers

 

Gilat’s Strategic Focus on Defense Strengthened by Recent Wins

for Advanced Mission Critical SATCOM Solutions

 

Petah Tikva, Israel, October 30, 2024 — Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that it has been awarded contracts valued at approximately $5 million from multiple U.S. based defense organizations. These orders are for Gilat’s cutting-edge satellite communications (SATCOM) technologies and comprehensive services, set to enhance mission-critical connectivity and operational capabilities for defense applications worldwide. The orders are expected to be delivered within the coming months.

The equipment and services provided will ensure reliable, high-performance communication in a variety of challenging environments. Gilat will supply X, Ku, and Ka-band Block Upconverters (BUCs) for Communications-on-the-Move (COTM) systems, along with test and evaluation, repair, upgrades and engineering services, and field service.

 

“We are honored to support U.S. defense organizations with our cutting-edge SATCOM technology and full suite of essential services that meet the stringent requirements of mission-critical defense operations,” said Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath. “These orders reflect the confidence our defense customers place in our comprehensive approach to SATCOM connectivity, ensuring they remain connected in even the most challenging environments.”

 

 

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.

 

Gilat’s comprehensive offering supports multiple applications with a full portfolio of products and tailored solutions to address key applications including broadband access, mobility, cellular backhaul, enterprise, defense, aerospace, broadcast, government, and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com

 

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “estimate”, “project”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat’s products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat’s products, loss of market share and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company’s proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat’s international operations and its location in Israel, including those related to the current terrorist attacks by Hamas, and the war and hostilities between Israel and Hamas and Israel and Hezbollah. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat’s business, reference is made to Gilat’s reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

 

Contact:

 

Gilat Satellite Networks

Hagay Katz, Chief Products and Marketing Officer