Gilat to Showcase Advanced Defense Connectivity Solutions at Satellite 2026
Rhea-AI Summary
Gilat (NASDAQ: GILT) announced that Gilat Defense will exhibit advanced defense‑grade connectivity solutions at Satellite 2026 in Washington, D.C., March 23–26.
Attendees can see demonstrations of modems (GLT 2000 SDR, SkyEdge IV DS), EO mobile ground stations, UAV links, DKET portable terminals, SSPAs (PowerStream, EnduroStream) at Booth 2923.
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Several communication equipment peers showed gains today (e.g., TSAT up 8.97%, AVNW up 4%), but the momentum scanner flags only one peer in active momentum and marks this move as stock-specific rather than a broad sector rotation.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26 | 5G NTN demo | Positive | +0.4% | Demonstrated 3GPP-compliant 5G NTN connectivity over GEO satellite. |
| Feb 24 | Aviation orders | Positive | +8.1% | Received $39M Sidewinder ESA orders from a leading satellite operator. |
| Feb 17 | Defense contract | Positive | +3.2% | Won $9M Israel Ministry of Defense SATCOM modems contract. |
| Feb 12 | European defense deal | Positive | -3.3% | Over $16M DKET 3421 SATCOM systems order from European Ministry of Defense. |
| Feb 10 | Earnings report | Positive | -21.9% | Reported strong Q4 and 2025 results with double-digit 2026 growth guidance. |
Recent positive operational news often led to modest gains, but large contracts and strong earnings have sometimes triggered sell-the-news pullbacks.
Over the past month, Gilat reported multiple contract wins and technology milestones. On Feb 10, it posted strong Q4 2025 revenue of $137.0M and full-year revenue of $451.7M, yet shares fell 21.95%. Subsequent defense and SATCOM orders of $16M, $9M, and $39M produced mixed but mostly positive price reactions. Today’s Satellite 2026 showcase extends this pattern of highlighting advanced defense and connectivity capabilities to customers and partners.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Gilat Defense’s broad portfolio of mission-critical connectivity solutions ahead of Satellite 2026, including SDR modems, unmanned platform links, and high-power SSPAs. Coming after multiple defense SATCOM contracts and strong 2025 financial results, the showcase reinforces Gilat’s focus on multi-orbit, multi-domain capabilities. Investors may monitor how such visibility translates into future contract wins, order flow, and whether the stock’s position above its 200-day MA at 11.38 remains supported by new business momentum.
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Gilat Defense empowers defense forces with integrated communications solutions built for mission‑critical operations
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, March 03, 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, will showcase a comprehensive suite of advanced defense‑grade connectivity technologies at Satellite 2026, taking place March 23-26 in Washington, D.C.
At the show, Gilat Defense will showcase proven solutions offering multi‑domain and multi‑orbit flexibility, as well as integrated commercial technologies to enhance defense capabilities.
Visitors to the Gilat Defense booth will experience hands‑on demonstrations and interactive displays across a wide range of defense technologies, including:
- High‑performance defense modems including the GLT 2000 SDR and SkyEdge IV DS modems
- Earth Observation Mobile Ground Stations enabling fast field-level access to imagery and data
- Unmanned connectivity solutions, supporting UAVs operational links
- Portable and transportable terminals engineered for rapid deployment in contested areas, including the DKET Family
- High‑power SSPAs supporting tactical and strategic missions, including the PowerStream SSPA family and the EnduroStream BUCs
Together, these solutions and others reinforce Gilat Defense’s role as a trusted provider of resilient, field‑proven communications systems that empower mission success across multiple operational theaters, on land, sea, air and space.
Visit Gilat Defense at Satellite 2026
Gilat Defense invites attendees to visit Booth 2923 to explore the full range of defense communications technologies, meet with product and engineering experts, and learn how Gilat Defense is shaping the future of mission‑critical connectivity.
Schedule a meeting today through the following link.
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.
Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
PublicRelations@gilat.com
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