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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2026
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AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | | 001-33278 | | 20-5961564 |
(State or other jurisdiction | | (Commission File | | (I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation) | | Number) | | Identification No.) |
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200C Parker Dr., Suite 100A, Austin, Texas 78728 |
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) |
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| | (512)-265-3680 | | |
| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code | |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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| Title of each class | | Trading Symbol(s) | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | | AVNW | | NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
| Preferred Share Purchase Rights | | | | NASDAQ Stock Market LLC |
☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2).
☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On September 30, 2026, Aviat Networks, Inc. (the “Company”) through its subsidiary, Aviat Networks (India) Ltd., entered into an intellectual property (IP) license agreement with Dixon Electro Appliances Private Ltd. (“DEAPL”). Under the agreement, the Company has granted DEAPL a limited license to use specified intellectual property, including technical know-how, for the manufacture, use, and offer for sale of microwave radios.
The Company’s subsidiary, Aviat Networks (India) Ltd. also has a manufacturing and supply agreement with DEAPL.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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| Exhibit No. | | Description | | |
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| 99.1 | | Press Release, issued by Aviat Networks, Inc. on October 5, 2026. |
| 104 | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
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| Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. |
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| | AVIAT NETWORKS, INC. |
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Date: October 5, 2026 | | By: | | /s/ Andrew C. Schmidt |
| | | | Name: | | Andrew C. Schmidt |
| | | | Title: | | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
www.aviatnetworks.com
Aviat Advances India Strategy with License-to-Manufacture Partnership
License-to-manufacture model strengthens Aviat’s ability to serve India’s growing microwave market
AUSTIN, Texas, October 5, 2026 — Aviat Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the expert in wireless transport and access solutions, today announced a license-to-manufacture agreement with Dixon Electro Appliances Private Ltd. (Dixon) for designated products in Aviat’s WTM 4000 family in India. Under the agreement, Dixon will manufacture and sell approved products to select Indian telecommunications operators, while Aviat retains its intellectual property and continues to provide software and services.
The model enables Aviat to extend its reach in India’s growing microwave infrastructure market without the typical constraints of a traditional contract manufacturing model. Indian customers benefit from radios that are “Made in India” and supported by a local supply chain, strengthening responsiveness and reducing logistical challenges such as international shipping complexity and import delays. This partnership expands Aviat’s already extensive presence and capabilities in India, which includes Research and Development, Repair and Return, and logistics and deployment services across the subcontinent.
“India represents one of the largest growth opportunities in the global microwave market,” said Pete Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviat Networks. “This model allows Aviat to serve this growing market while focusing our resources on innovation, software, services and customer relationships.”
Aviat estimates Indian microwave market demand at approximately 250,000 links over the next four years. The license-to-manufacture structure provides a scalable platform to pursue that opportunity and is expected to create a higher-quality, more capital-efficient growth profile for Aviat shareholders.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Media Contact: Stuart Little, Aviat Networks, stuart.little@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Andrew Fredrickson, Aviat Networks, andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
