Gilat Receives $9 Million Order for Defense SATCOM Solutions from Israel’s Ministry of Defense
Rhea-AI Summary
Gilat (NASDAQ: GILT) said on Feb 17, 2026 that its defense division won a $9 million contract from Israel's Ministry of Defense to deliver and integrate next‑generation defense satellite modems and related SATCOM systems and services.
The order covers advanced modems designed for secure, mission‑critical communications in harsh operational environments and reinforces Gilat Defense's role supplying military SATCOM solutions.
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- $9 million contract awarded by Israel Ministry of Defense
- Next‑generation defense modems included for secure, mission‑critical SATCOM
- Delivery and integration scope reinforces Gilat Defense systems capability
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- None.
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Peers on Argus
Momentum data flags only AUDC moving, down ~4.77%, while sector peers like ADTN, NTGR, TSAT, AVNW, and CLFD show a mix of modest gains and losses. The pattern points to stock-specific drivers rather than a coordinated Communication Equipment move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12 | Defense contract win | Positive | -3.3% | Over $16M SATCOM order from a European Ministry of Defense. |
| Feb 10 | Earnings results | Positive | -21.9% | Strong Q4 and 2025 growth with double-digit 2026 guidance. |
| Feb 04 | LEO contract win | Positive | -4.9% | Order over $10M for Wavestream Powerstream Ka amplifiers. |
| Jan 28 | Investor conferences | Neutral | +3.9% | Management participation in Oppenheimer and TD Cowen conferences. |
| Jan 27 | Aviation contract win | Positive | +4.3% | Multimillion Sidewinder ESA inflight connectivity terminals order. |
Recent positive contracts and strong earnings often saw negative next-day moves, indicating a pattern of selling into good news, with some recent contract wins bucking that trend.
Over the past few weeks, Gilat reported multiple sizable wins and strong fundamentals. On Jan 27, a multimillion Sidewinder ESA inflight connectivity order was followed by a +4.34% move. A commercial LEO support order of over $10 million on Feb 4 and a European defense SATCOM order of over $16 million on Feb 12 both saw negative reactions. Strong 2025 results and 2026 guidance on Feb 10 also coincided with a -21.95% move, showing mixed alignment between fundamentals and price.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement adds a new $9 million defense SATCOM contract with Israel’s Ministry of Defense, reinforcing Gilat’s positioning in secure, mission‑critical communications. It follows other recent commercial and defense wins and strong 2025 results with double‑digit 2026 growth guidance. Investors may track how such awards contribute to backlog, margin performance, and diversification across defense and commercial customers, as well as the cadence of follow‑on orders and contract execution over the next year.
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Gilat Defense will deliver advanced modems to support and scale secure, mission-critical satellite communications for defense operations
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Feb. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that its defense division, Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract valued
The order includes next generation defense modems which are a key component of Gilat’s ground system Defense solution. These modems will significantly enhance the system’s ability to deliver secure, reliable, and flexible communications. Built for mission-critical operations, they are engineered to operate dependably in harsh and unpredictable environments, ensuring robust connectivity across a wide range of operational scenarios.
“This contract highlights the continued importance of advanced SATCOM as an enabler for modern defense forces,” said Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense. “We are proud to once again deliver high-performance solutions to the Israel Ministry of Defense, reflecting the depth of our defense expertise and our commitment to meeting complex operational requirements.”
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 software-defined 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, cellular backhaul, enterprise, aerospace 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. 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.
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