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Gilat launches Gilat Defense Division to meet mission-critical SATCOM solutions

February 19, 2025

Gilat Defense integrates technologies from Gilat, Gilat DataPath, Gilat Wavestream & Gilat Stellar Blu
to deliver mission-critical defense solutions and services

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) as formed their new Defense Division, a strategic move designed to target the increasing demand for government and defense SATCOM solutions—Gilad Landsberg has been appointed President of Gilat’s Defense Division, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the defense industry.

Gilat Defense provides secure, rapid-deployment SATCOM solutions tailored for military and HLS organizations, government agencies, and defense integrators, with a strong focus on supporting the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and allied forces worldwide. By unifying, under one umbrella, the expertise and technologies of Gilat, and the wholly-owned subsidiaries Gilat DataPath and Gilat Wavestream, the division delivers end-to-end solutions with multiple layers of communication redundancy, ensuring maximum operational availability.

With a focus on innovation, the division leverages advanced technologies and flexible business models, to adapt to evolving defense requirements. Trusted by the U.S. DoD, NATO and global defense forces, Gilat Defense’s  field-proven solutions offer secure, high-performance connectivity, delivering reliable, battle-tested performance in the toughest environments to meet the critical SATCOM needs of modern defense communications.

Gilat Defense will be showcasing its solutions at the upcoming Satellite 2025 show in Washington, D.C., next to the Gilat Booth #2511. Visitors to the booth will have the opportunity to see a range of cutting-edge defense SATCOM solutions, including the newly launched GLT 1500 terminal, DataPath 2.6m antenna solution for tactical terminals and the U.S. made Aquarius DS Family of products including Aquarius Pro DS and Aquarius E DS which are both compliant with FAR 889 and future DFAR 5949 regulations.

“With the launch of Gilat’s Defense Division, we are strengthening and enhancing our commitment to providing advanced SATCOM solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern defense operations,” said Gilad Landsberg, President of the Defense Division at Gilat Satellite Networks. “By combining technological innovation with a deep understanding of defense requirements, we are ensuring that military and government organizations have access to secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity for mission success.”

For more information about Gilat Defense and its innovative SATCOM solutions, visit www.gilat.com/solutions/gilat-defense or stop by the Gilat Booth #2511 at Satellite 2025 in Washington, D.C.

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