UNITED STATES OF AMERICA —Gilat DataPath has been awarded an order valued at over $32 million by the U.S. Department of War to deliver tactical satellite ground equipment. Under the terms of the agreement, the business will supply Deployable Ku/Ka Band Earth Terminal (DKET) systems designed to operate across Ku, Ka, and X-band frequencies over the next 12 months. The mobile infrastructure will support tactical communications by enabling rapid establishment and restoration of high-capacity data networks in austere operating environments.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is an Israel-based global developer and provider of satellite-based broadband communications technology, networking platforms, and ground infrastructure equipment for commercial, government, and military sectors.
This procurement highlights a growing strategic shift toward mobile, relocatable ground architecture to guarantee operational continuity during network disruptions. By deploying multi-band transportable terminals, defense forces reduce reliance on fixed communication nodes, mitigating vulnerability to electronic jamming, cyber threats, or kinetic targeting in contested operational zones.
The agreement underscores steady demand within the defense electronics, aerospace, and satellite technology sectors for adaptable command-and-control equipment. Government agencies and defense stakeholders in North America and allied regions are increasingly prioritizing modular SATCOM architectures that can interface with multi-orbit satellite constellations to maintain tactical communications.
For defense contractors and technology investors, the award reflects sustained defense capital expenditure targeting battlefield network modernization and resilience. Market participants offering flexible, multi-frequency communication hardware remain well-positioned to capture ongoing military procurement spending focused on operational agility and persistent connectivity.
