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Gilat Satellite Networks
Broadband satellite communications and managed network services
Latest event found: 17 Aug 2026 · 2 months ago
Vitality Radar
Pillar Analysis
Strategic Assessment
Strategic Vector
Gilat is accelerating toward a diversified multi-orbit satellite communications platform spanning defense, broadband, aviation, Earth observation, and 5G non-terrestrial networking. Its planned acquisition of Comtech’s satellite and space communications segment indicates an aggressive expansion of scale and capabilities.
Efficiency Ratio
Strong resource-to-output efficiency is indicated by accelerating revenue and EBITDA alongside multiple sizable defense and commercial orders, although acquisition integration may temporarily pressure efficiency.
Evidence Signals
Gilat signed a $14 million agreement to expand broadband internet access in Peru.
Gilat entered a definitive agreement to acquire the majority of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite & Space Communications segment for $157.5 million in cash, subject to working-capital adjustments.
Gilat received an order valued at more than $16 million to supply SATCOM systems to a European ministry of defense.
Gilat signed a strategic multimillion-dollar partnership with Nelco to deploy SkyEdge IV for India’s first Ka-band service on the JioSat-1 satellite.
Gilat received $39 million in orders for Sidewinder electronically steered array terminals.
Gilat Defense, AWS, SES Space & Defense, and the WAVE Consortium demonstrated a virtualized SATCOM gateway modem architecture at Satellite 2026.
Gilat demonstrated end-to-end 5G non-terrestrial-network connectivity over a geostationary satellite, supporting its next-generation satellite networking roadmap.
Gilat announced an oversubscribed private placement of US$100 million to institutional and accredited investors.
- About
- Manufactures multi-orbit software-defined networking modems and virtualized satellite platforms supporting low, medium, and geostationary earth orbits. The systems integrate 5G non-terrestrial network architectures to provide secure, defense-grade cloud connectivity for globally deployed forces.
- Relevancy
- Satellite broadband leader with $8M Israeli Ministry of Defense contract and $7M US Army contract through DataPath subsidiary. Defense division expanding rapidly with SkyEdge IV platforms supporting secure connectivity for fixed and mobility defense operations across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe. Over 35 years experience serving critical defense communications.
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- #satellite #broadband #skyedge #datapath #us #army #israeli #mod #asia #pacific #defense