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Gilat Satellite Networks
Gilat Satellite Networks builds multi-orbit ground terminals and network systems, with $39M in recent ESA orders.
Gilat Satellite Networks
Gilat delivers end-to-end satellite communications solutions for defense, cellular backhaul, mobility and broadband access. 35+ years of global SATCOM expertise
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Israel
City
Petah Tikva
Corporate office
21 Yegia Kapayim St., Kiriat Arie, Petah Tikva 4913020, Israel
Additional offices
Melbourne, Australia · Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Sofia, Bulgaria · Bogotá D.C., Colombia · Noida, India · Jakarta, Indonesia · Almaty, Kazakhstan · Mexico City, Mexico · Chisinau, Moldova · Lima, Peru · Manila, Philippines · Pretoria, South Africa · Madrid, Spain · Bangkok, Thailand · San Dimas, CA, USA · Plano, TX, USA · Duluth, GA, USA · Fort Worth, TX, USA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What does Gilat Satellite Networks actually manufacture?
Gilat produces the ground infrastructure for satellite communications — specifically, electronically steered antennas (Sidewinder for aircraft), solid-state power amplifiers (via Gilat Wavestream), software-defined modems (GLT 1500), and the SkyEdge platform that manages network traffic. The hardware is designed to interoperate with GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite constellations.
How has Gilat's business mix shifted recently?
The company has pivoted heavily into defense and in-flight connectivity (IFC) since 2024. Recent contracts include a $16M+ order from a European Ministry of Defense, a $10M direct-downlink earth observation award, and a newly established Gilat Defense unit dedicated to mission-critical SATCOM. Its Stellar Blu subsidiary is securing commercial aviation IFC orders.
Does Gilat operate its own satellite network or just sell equipment?
Gilat sells equipment and turnkey network integration services but does not own or operate satellite constellations. It designs, deploys, and sometimes operates the ground segment for operators and governments — including managed digital-inclusion programs in regions such as Peru — without taking orbital spectrum or space-asset risk.
Which U.S. government entities are Gilat customers?
Gilat DataPath specifically serves U.S. Department of Defense programs, including U.S. Army global communications operations that generated approximately $6M in orders. The parent company also received a $7M EnduroStream solution order for the U.S. Department of War, and it demonstrated a virtualized SATCOM gateway with AWS, SES Space & Defense, and the WAVE Consortium.
How does Gilat's technology relate to 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)?
Gilat is developing a next-generation platform designed to comply with 5G NTN standards, extending cellular connectivity directly to space-based assets. The initiative builds on the SkyEdge IV architecture and positions Gilat as a provider of the ground-component technology that mobile network operators need to integrate satellite links into their 5G service fabrics.
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