Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. GILT

Company Overview

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is an Israel-based satellite networking technology company that develops and supplies broadband satellite communication equipment, ground infrastructure, and managed connectivity services for enterprise, defense, mobility, and telecommunications markets. The company operates within the satellite communications and networking infrastructure industries, with solutions focused on Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) networks, satellite-on-the-move systems, in-flight connectivity, cellular backhaul, and software-defined satellite networking platforms. Gilat serves telecommunications operators, satellite operators, governments, defense organizations, aviation providers, and enterprise customers globally.

The company’s primary revenue drivers include sales of satellite networking platforms, antennas, amplifiers, cloud-based network management systems, and recurring managed network services. Gilat has developed a strategic position through vertically integrated satellite ground technologies and specialized mobility solutions supporting both geostationary and non-geostationary satellite constellations. Founded in 1987 in Israel, Gilat expanded from fixed satellite networking into mobility, defense, and aerospace communications through internal development and acquisitions, including the integration of defense and airborne connectivity capabilities through acquisitions such as DataPath, Inc. and Wavestream Corporation.