Gilat Received Over $4 Million Order from the US Department of Defense
Gilat Satellite Networks has secured a $4 million contract from the US Department of Defense through its US subsidiary, DataPath. The order is for DKET 3421 terminals, which are portable satellite communication hubs designed for mission-critical communications. The terminals, weighing under 5000 lbs, support multi-carrier operations with up to 32 modems and can be deployed in less than three hours. Delivery is expected in the first half of 2025. The DKET 3421's compact design allows for easy forklift transportation while providing flexible satellite network capabilities.
Gilat Satellite Networks ha ottenuto un contratto da 4 milioni di dollari dal Dipartimento della Difesa degli Stati Uniti attraverso la sua sussidiaria americana, DataPath. L'ordine riguarda i terminali DKET 3421, che sono centri di comunicazione satellitare portatili progettati per comunicazioni mission-critical. I terminali, che pesano meno di 5000 lbs, supportano operazioni multi-carrier con fino a 32 modem e possono essere schierati in meno di tre ore. La consegna è prevista nella prima metà del 2025. Il design compatto dei DKET 3421 consente un facile trasporto con carrello elevatore, offrendo al contempo capacità flessibili di rete satellitare.
Gilat Satellite Networks ha logrado un contrato de 4 millones de dólares del Departamento de Defensa de EE.UU. a través de su subsidiaria en EE.UU., DataPath. El pedido es para terminales DKET 3421, que son centros de comunicación satelital portátiles diseñados para comunicaciones críticas para la misión. Los terminales, que pesan menos de 5000 lbs, soportan operaciones de múltiples operadores con hasta 32 módems y pueden desplegarse en menos de tres horas. Se espera la entrega en la primera mitad de 2025. El diseño compacto del DKET 3421 permite un fácil transporte con montacargas, mientras proporciona capacidades flexibles de red satelital.
Gilat Satellite Networks는 미국 자회사인 DataPath를 통해 미국 국방부로부터 400만 달러 계약을 체결했습니다. 이 주문은 임무 핵심 통신을 위해 설계된 휴대용 위성 통신 허브인 DKET 3421 단말기에 관한 것입니다. 단말기는 5000 lbs 미만의 무게를 가지고 있으며 최대 32개의 모뎀으로 다중 사업자 운영을 지원하고 3시간 이내에 배치될 수 있습니다. 배송은 2025년 상반기로 예상됩니다. DKET 3421의 컴팩트한 디자인은 지게차를 이용한 용이한 운송을 가능하게 하며 유연한 위성 네트워크 기능을 제공합니다.
Gilat Satellite Networks a obtenu un contrat de 4 millions de dollars du Département de la Défense des États-Unis par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale américaine, DataPath. La commande concerne des terminaux DKET 3421, qui sont des centres de communication par satellite portables conçus pour des communications critiques pour la mission. Les terminaux, pesant moins de 5000 lbs, prennent en charge les opérations multi-opérateurs avec jusqu'à 32 modems et peuvent être déployés en moins de trois heures. La livraison est prévue pour la première moitié de 2025. Le design compact des DKET 3421 permet un transport facile avec chariot élévateur tout en offrant des capacités de réseau par satellite flexibles.
Gilat Satellite Networks hat einen Vertrag über 4 Millionen US-Dollar vom US-Verteidigungsministerium über seine US-Tochtergesellschaft DataPath gesichert. Die Bestellung betrifft die DKET 3421-Terminals, die tragbare Satellitenkommunikationszentren sind, die für mission-critical Kommunikation ausgelegt sind. Die Terminals, die weniger als 5000 lbs wiegen, unterstützen Multi-Carrier-Operationen mit bis zu 32 Modems und können in weniger als drei Stunden bereitgestellt werden. Die Lieferung wird in der ersten Hälfte von 2025 erwartet. Das kompakte Design der DKET 3421 ermöglicht einen einfachen Transport mit dem Gabelstapler und bietet gleichzeitig flexible Satellitennetzwerkmöglichkeiten.
- Secured new $4 million contract from US Department of Defense
- Order strengthens existing relationship with military customers
- Product demonstrates technological capabilities in mission-critical communications
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Gilat to provide DKET 3421 terminals for easy-to-deploy transportable satcom network hubs
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Oct. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that the US Department of Defense awarded another contract for more than
The DKET 3421 is an innovative solution to customers’ needs for a high-quality, reliable terminal for mission-critical communications. The field-proven DKET 3421 terminal supports multi-carrier operations with a scalable modem architecture (up to 32 modems). Weighing under 5000 lbs. with a reduced footprint, the DKET 3421 can be easily moved by a forklift. Deploying in less than three hours, the DKET 3421 provides a satellite network hub in the form of a single-skid with the flexibility to leverage available satellite assets.
“We’re excited to receive another order for our innovative DKET 3421 from our valued military customer. This order highlights the strong trust in our company and our proven ability to deliver mission-critical solutions that meet demanding requirements,” said Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath. “It also demonstrates once again our ability to provide reliable, highly portable, and high-performance network hubs to address our customers' evolving needs.”
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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 create and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity and provide comprehensive, secure end-to-end solutions and services for mission-critical operations, powered by our innovative technology. 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.
Our portfolio includes a diverse offering to deliver high-value solutions for multiple orbit constellations with very high throughput satellites (VHTS) and software-defined satellites (SDS). Our offering is comprised of a cloud-based platform and high-performance satellite terminals; high-performance Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense, field services, network management software, and cybersecurity services.
Gilat’s comprehensive offering supports multiple applications with a full portfolio of products and tailored solutions to address key applications including broadband access, mobility, cellular backhaul, enterprise, defense, aerospace, broadcast, government, and critical infrastructure clients all while meeting the most stringent service level requirements. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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