Gilat Secures Over $10 Million in Additional SkyEdge IV Orders from a Leading Satellite Operator

The additional orders continue an existing customer relationship with a satellite operator.

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Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT) secured over $10 million in additional orders for its SkyEdge IV platform from a satellite operator.

The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months. The orders cover Gilat's multi-orbit satellite networking platform. Gilat said the systems will support the continued growth of high-capacity satellite networks serving applications including in-flight connectivity, which provides connectivity aboard aircraft.

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• Moderate pointSkyEdge IV additional orders total over $10 million from a satellite operator. 1.4% of market cap

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Key Figures

Order value: Over $10 million Delivery schedule: Next 12 months

Order value

Over $10 million

Orders for the SkyEdge IV platform

Delivery schedule

Next 12 months

Scheduled delivery of the systems

Key Terms

in-flight connectivity (ifc), very high throughput satellites (vhts), software-defined satellites (sds), satellite on-the-move (sotm), +2 more

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in-flight connectivity (ifc) technical

"including In-Flight Connectivity (IFC)"

In-flight connectivity (IFC) is the onboard system and service that provides passengers and crew with voice, text and internet data access while an aircraft is airborne. It links the aircraft to ground networks using satellite links or air-to-ground radio relays (or a combination), with onboard antennas, routers and Wi‑Fi access points that distribute the connection inside the cabin; performance depends on the underlying link technology, available satellite coverage, and how bandwidth is shared among users. IFC systems must meet aviation certification and spectrum rules and typically involve third‑party service providers, various billing or access models, and operational limits such as latency, variable speeds, and coverage gaps over some regions.

very high throughput satellites (vhts) technical

"Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS)"

Very high throughput satellites (VHTS) are communications satellites designed to deliver substantially greater data capacity than traditional satellites by using many narrowly focused spot beams, high-frequency bands (often Ka-band or higher), aggressive frequency reuse and advanced on-board processing or digital payloads. By concentrating power and spectrum into dozens or hundreds of small coverage beams and often employing beamforming or switching, a VHTS multiplies usable bandwidth across its footprint; the term denotes a level of capacity rather than a single technology, so implementations and orbital choices (geostationary, medium or low Earth orbit) can vary.

software-defined satellites (sds) technical

"Software-Defined Satellites (SDS)"

Satellites whose core functions, mission roles or communications capabilities are implemented in reprogrammable software rather than fixed hardware, allowing operators to change behavior, payload processing, radio parameters or mission software by uploading code and configuration changes from the ground. They rely on modular or virtualized onboard systems (for example software-defined radios, virtual payloads and software flight control), but remain limited by the satellite’s physical hardware, power, thermal and regulatory constraints—software can change how resources are used but cannot create capabilities the hardware does not support.

satellite on-the-move (sotm) technical

"advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas"

Satellite on-the-move (SOTM) describes satellite communications systems and terminals designed to provide continuous two-way data or voice links while the user terminal is physically moving (for example on cars, trucks, ships, trains, or aircraft). SOTM terminals keep a stable connection to one or more satellites by mechanically or electronically steering their antenna beams to track satellites and manage Doppler and pointing challenges; because they must maintain alignment while changing location and orientation, SOTM systems typically involve stabilized mounts or phased-array antennas, real‑time tracking and beam‑handover between satellites, and greater hardware and signaling complexity than fixed satellite terminals.

electronically steered antennas (esas) technical

"Electronically Steered Antennas (ESAs)"

Electronically steered antennas (ESAs) are antenna systems that steer and shape their radio-frequency beams by changing the relative phase and amplitude of signals across multiple fixed radiating elements, rather than by mechanically moving the antenna. By adjusting those electronic settings very quickly, ESAs can point a narrow beam, track moving targets, form multiple beams at once, or switch between directions with low latency; they are commonly implemented as phased arrays and are used where rapid, precise control of signal direction is needed. Trade-offs include greater electronic complexity and cost compared with simple mechanically steered dishes, and performance that depends on frequency, element design, and line-of-sight conditions for high‑frequency links.

solid state power amplifiers (sspa) technical

"Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA)"

Solid state power amplifiers (SSPAs) are radio‑frequency (RF) transmit amplifiers that use semiconductor devices (for example GaN, GaAs or silicon transistors) to boost signal power rather than vacuum tubes. They produce continuous or pulsed RF output for applications such as satellite communications, radar and broadcast transmitters; compared with tube-based amplifiers they are typically smaller, more reliable and more efficient but have practical limits on single‑device peak power, so high‑power systems are built by combining many transistor modules.

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Additional orders underscore continued customer investment in SkyEdge IV, with deliveries scheduled over the next 12 months

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that it has secured over $10 million in orders from a leading satellite operator for its multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. The systems are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months.

The orders demonstrate ongoing demand for advanced connectivity services and will support the continued growth of high-capacity satellite networks serving a broad range of applications, including In-Flight Connectivity (IFC). Gilat's SkyEdge IV platform provides the scale and operational efficiency needed to support increasing traffic volumes and diverse service offerings.

These orders underscore the continued adoption of SkyEdge IV by leading satellite operators and highlight the platform's role in supporting large-scale network deployments. As operators expand existing services and introduce new capabilities, they continue to rely on proven ground segment technologies that can support their long-term business objectives.

"We are pleased to continue supporting this leading satellite operator as it advances its network initiatives," said Ron Levin, President of Gilat Commercial Division. "These orders reaffirm the value of our SkyEdge IV platform and the confidence customers place in Gilat's technology. Long-term customer relationships such as this one reflect our ability to deliver solutions that help operators enhance their networks and expand service offerings across IFC and other applications."

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 Electronically Steered Antennas (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: https://www.gilat.com

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “seek,” “could,” “should,” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, changes in general economic, market and business conditions; failure to maintain market acceptance of Gilat’s products; failure to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications; rapid changes in the markets in which Gilat operates; increased competition, loss of market share or pressure on prices; loss of key OEM partners; inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; inability to protect proprietary technology; and risks associated with Gilat’s international operations and its location in Israel, including those arising from regional military conflicts and geopolitical instability. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties, please refer to Gilat’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Gilat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Contact:

Gilat Satellite Networks
Hagay Katz, Chief Products and Marketing Officer
PublicRelations@gilat.com

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How much are Gilat's additional SkyEdge IV orders worth, and when are deliveries scheduled?

Gilat secured over $10 million in additional SkyEdge IV orders, with systems scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months. The orders came from a satellite operator.