Gilat Awarded Up to $23 Million Multi-Year Contract to Service Satellite Transportable Terminal Units for US DoD Customers
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Gilat Satellite Networks (NASDAQ: GILT) has secured a significant contract worth up to $23 million to provide sustainment and support services for Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) units for U.S. Department of Defense customers. The multi-year agreement includes a base program with options to extend up to five years.
Under the contract, Gilat Defense will deliver:
- Program management
- Field services
- Technical support
The services aim to ensure operational readiness and continued reliability of these critical communication assets deployed worldwide.
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- Secured new contract worth up to $23 million
- Multi-year agreement with potential 5-year extension
- Strategic partnership with US Department of Defense
- Strengthens position in defense communications sector
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, GILT gained 3.62%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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Gilat Defense will ensure the operational readiness of critical SATCOM systems worldwide
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that Gilat Defense was awarded a contract to provide ongoing sustainment and support services for Satellite Transportable Terminal (STT) units deployed worldwide in support of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customers. The contract includes a base program with options to extend up to five years, totaling up to
Under the agreement, Gilat Defense will deliver critical program management, field services, and technical support, ensuring operational readiness and continued reliability of these vital communication assets.
“We are proud to receive awards such as this program,” said Nicole Robinson, President of Gilat DataPath. “It underscores the level of quality and core capability we bring to our customers.” Robinson added, “This contract reinforces the ongoing critical nature of our SATCOM systems in supporting the U.S. DoD’s global operations. We remain committed to delivering superior performance and service to our trusted defense partners worldwide.”
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.
Gilat’s products and tailored solutions support multiple applications including government and defense, IFC and mobility, broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace, broadcast, and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: http://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 terrorist attacks by Hamas, and the 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 Product and Marketing Officer
hagayk@gilat.com
Alliance Advisors:
GilatIR@allianceadvisors.com
Phone: +1 212 838 3777
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