Gilat Satellite Networks
Israeli satellite communications manufacturer headquartered in Petah Tikva, dual-listed on NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Makes ground-segment satcom: modems, transportable terminals, antennas and power amplifiers. Its Gilat Defense division, formed in February 2025, has taken repeat orders from Israel's Ministry of Defence - more than $8 million in July 2025, a further multimillion award in August 2025, and $9 million in February 2026.
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Gilat sold satellite communication systems to Israel's Ministry of Defence in July 2025, August 2025 and February 2026, describing the first two as tailored for Israel's defence forces. In September 2025 the UN Commission of Inquiry concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. On 26 January 2024 the ICJ found a real and imminent risk to Palestinians' right to be protected from genocide, and ordered Israel to prevent it. Gilat's annual report records that some products need export licences administered by Israel's Ministry of Economy and by the defence ministry that is also its customer.
Gilat announces its Israeli Ministry of Defence work itself, and the president of its defence division called the Israeli defence market 'a strategic priority for Gilat' in July 2025. The exposure is the commercial half. Gilat Stellar Blu's Sidewinder antenna is used by Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics, with line-fit partnerships for the Boeing 737 MAX and 787, putting the company's hardware in front of passengers.
2025 revenue was $451.7 million, up 48%, with defence at $100.4 million; second-quarter 2026 revenue was $122.7 million, defence $22.5 million, and 2026 guidance is $500-520 million. Israeli Ministry of Defence orders are a small share of that, roughly $17 million disclosed since July 2025. The dependence that matters is on United States and European government buyers, and on the $157.5 million Comtech purchase, which cannot complete without United States foreign-investment clearance.
Since June 2025 the classified United States work of Gilat's DataPath subsidiary has been run by independent American proxy holders cleared by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, with Gilat's access restricted because it is a foreign parent. Britain sits inside the structure: Gilat Satellite Networks (UK) Limited has been registered in London since February 2022, and HSBC Bank USA jointly provided the $100 million credit line that part-financed the Stellar Blu purchase.
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Gilat Satellite Networks makes the ground half of satellite communications (the modems, transportable dishes, antennas and amplifiers that hold a radio link open to a satellite) from Petah Tikva, Israel. It has sold such systems to Israel's Ministry of Defence three times since July 2025, and described the first two in its own announcements as "tailored to meet the operational requirements of Israel's defense forces". In September 2025 a UN Human Rights Council panel of independent investigators, the Commission of Inquiry, concluded that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Most of Gilat's defence income is a procurement decision by a ministry or an agency, and half a dozen rivals sell competing systems. The pressure that works runs through the buyers, not any shop floor.
Key Leverage Points
- Ask the buyer what it concluded about Gaza before it signed. The UN Commission of Inquiry concluded in September 2025 that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Gilat's own announcements describe the systems it sold Israel's Ministry of Defence in July and August 2025 as "tailored to meet the operational requirements of Israel's defense forces". Any ministry, agency or integrator holding a Gilat contract can be asked in writing what it made of that finding (sources).
- Contest the next tender rather than the last one. Defence revenue was $100.4 million of $451.7 million in 2025, most of it public money. The market is crowded (Viasat, Hughes, Kratos and Intellian sell competing systems) so naming a different supplier next time costs a buyer little.
- Put the question to the regulators reviewing the Comtech deal. In June 2026 Gilat agreed to buy most of Comtech Telecommunications' satellite and space business for $157.5 million, a purchase it says will more than double its defence revenues. It cannot complete without United States competition and foreign-investment clearance.
- Ask your own ministry what conditions it puts on the Israeli parent. Since June 2025 the classified American work of Gilat's DataPath subsidiary has been run by independent proxy holders vetted by the United States agency that polices foreign control of defence contractors. One government has already fenced the Israeli parent off; any buyer can ask what condition sits on its own contract.
- Airlines and connectivity providers choose the antenna. Gilat Stellar Blu's Sidewinder antenna is used by Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics, with line-fit partnerships for the Boeing 737 MAX and 787. Passengers and corporate travel buyers can ask an airline which antenna is specified on the next fleet.
Key Contracts
Gilat announced the first order on 29 July 2025, while Israel's assault on Gaza was under way: more than $8 million from Israel's Ministry of Defence for satellite communication systems. Gilad Landsberg, president of the Gilat Defense division, said the Israeli defence market "was identified as a strategic priority for Gilat". A second, multimillion award followed on 12 August for delivery before the end of that year, which he called "a tailor-made, time-sensitive solution for the Israeli Ministry of Defense". A third, $9 million for next-generation defence modems, came on 17 February 2026 (timeline).
Gilat does not make weapons: the SkyEdge IV Taurus-M, launched in February 2023, is a military modem built to a United States ruggedness standard, small enough to carry in a backpack or fit inside an armoured fighting vehicle. It is designed to hold the link while the vehicle moves. The DKET terminals sold through its American DataPath subsidiary are rugged 4.2-metre dishes that can be driven to a position and set up there. In April 2025 an unnamed UAV manufacturer ordered more than $11 million of DKET 3420 terminals.
The company has spent three years buying into Western defence procurement. It bought DataPath, an established Pentagon supplier, in November 2023, and the American aircraft antenna maker Stellar Blu in January 2025 for $98 million. All of it was folded into one Gilat Defense division in February 2025. Its own annual report records that products with encryption or possible military as well as civilian uses need export licences administered by Israel's Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Economy. The defence ministry is also its customer. An unnamed European ministry of defence ordered $16 million of DKET 3421 terminals in February 2026, and the British government is Eutelsat's third-largest shareholder at 10.89%, on whose OneWeb network Gilat's aircraft antennas carry passenger internet.
Engagement Strategy
This is a procurement and investor campaign, not a consumer one. Approach each organisation separately.
- Government and defence buyers. Ask which terminals, modems and managed satellite services sit on the contract, when it expires, and what human rights checks were applied to the specification. Public contract registers show which bodies are buying, and when.
- Airlines and in-flight connectivity providers. Intelsat, Panasonic Avionics and the airlines fitting Sidewinder antennas choose their hardware fleet by fleet, so the moment to ask is before the next order.
- Shareholders and pension schemes. Gilat is listed on both NASDAQ and the Tel Aviv exchange, so many funds hold it inside a tracker that copies a market index. The ask is exclusion on the company's conduct, not a bet on the share price.
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Revenue of $122.7 million, up 17%, split Commercial $83.0 million, Defense $22.5 million and Peru $17.2 million. GAAP operating income $4.7 million, GAAP net income $8.1 million, adjusted EBITDA $15.4 million, cash and equivalents $144.8 million at 30 June 2026. Guidance for 2026 reiterated at $500-520 million of revenue. Chief executive Adi Sfadia pointed to defence expansion in the United States and Europe, the new Viper Ka ESA terminal for autonomous missions, and the pending Comtech acquisition.
Open sourceAgreement to buy the majority of Comtech Telecommunications' Satellite and Space Communications segment for $157.5 million in cash, funded from existing resources, expected to close by the end of 2026 subject to CFIUS, FTC and Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance. The segment recorded $187.8 million of revenue in its 2025 fiscal year. Gilat states the transaction will more than double Gilat Defense revenues and create a combined business with over $700 million of annual revenue. Chief executive Adi Sfadia called it 'a transformative milestone in Gilat's evolution into a larger, more diversified defense communications and space technology company'.
Open sourceRevenue of $110.5 million, up 20%, split Commercial $72.8 million, Defense $25.4 million and Peru $12.3 million. GAAP operating income $4.4 million against a $2.7 million loss a year earlier, adjusted EBITDA $15.1 million, cash and equivalents $140.2 million with short-term deposits of $30.9 million. Chief executive Adi Sfadia cited an 'expanding defense footprint into additional countries' and rising demand for portable defence gateway solutions.
Open sourceThe company's own primary filing. Records that certain of its products, 'including those with encryption or potential dual-use characteristics, require export licenses' administered by Israel's Ministry of Defense and Ministry of Economy, and that failure to obtain or maintain them could prevent Gilat from exporting equipment or technical information. Sets out the three-division structure adopted from 1 January 2025 - Defense, Commercial and Peru - and describes the Defense Division as providing 'secure, rapid-deployment solutions for military organizations, government agencies, defense integrators' with emphasis on the United States Department of Defense. Records that in June 2025 DataPath moved from a Special Security Agreement to a Proxy Agreement, a stricter form of foreign ownership, control or influence mitigation, under which independent United States proxy holders cleared by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency govern classified work and Gilat's access as foreign parent is restricted. Notes 73,831,318 ordinary shares outstanding at 31 December 2025, and that a European satellite customer and a United States customer accounted for about 24% and 20% of 2025 revenue.
Open sourceThe most recent disclosed Israeli Ministry of Defence award. Gilat Defense will deliver and integrate next-generation satellite communication systems and services, centred on next-generation defence modems forming part of the company's ground-system defence solution. Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense: 'This contract highlights the continued importance of advanced SATCOM as an enabler for modern defense forces.'
Open sourceGilat DataPath's first order from this ministry: multiple DKET 3421 transportable terminals, WGS-certified rugged 4.2-metre systems with a scalable architecture of up to 32 modems, delivered over 12 months. Nicole Robinson, President of Gilat DataPath: 'We are proud to support sovereign defense communication programs with secure and relocatable SATCOM infrastructure.' Establishes that European defence ministries are now buying the same terminal family the company sells elsewhere.
Open sourceFull year 2025 revenue of $451.7 million, up 48%, split Commercial $281.4 million, Defense $100.4 million and Peru $69.9 million. GAAP operating income $23.4 million, GAAP net income $20.7 million, adjusted EBITDA $53.2 million, cash and equivalents $168.9 million. Fourth quarter revenue $137.0 million, up 75%. Guidance for 2026 of $500-520 million. The segment split is the basis for assessing how much of the business depends on government and military buyers.
Open sourceThe Commission concluded on reasonable grounds that Israeli authorities and security forces have committed and are continuing to commit four of the acts of genocide defined in Article II against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, that they have had and continue to have the genocidal intent to destroy the Palestinians in Gaza in whole or in part, and that the State of Israel bears responsibility for the failure to prevent genocide, the commission of genocide and the failure to punish genocide. The analysis covers Gaza over the period 7 October 2023 to 31 July 2025. The finding that frames what a supplier to Israel's Ministry of Defence is supplying to.
Open sourceRecords that Gilat Stellar Blu's Sidewinder electronically steered antenna is used by the in-flight connectivity providers Intelsat and Panasonic Avionics over the Eutelsat OneWeb constellation, with line-fit partnerships for the Boeing 737 MAX and 787 and roughly 300 antennas to be delivered within 12 months. Establishes the civil aviation route by which the company's hardware reaches British and European passengers.
Open sourceA second Israeli Ministry of Defence award within a fortnight of the first, for the delivery and integration of SATCOM systems and services tailored for Israel's defence forces and engineered for 'harsh and unpredictable environments', with deliveries expected before the end of 2025. Gilad Landsberg: 'we are proud to deliver a tailor-made, time-sensitive solution for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. This achievement reflects our ability to meet complex operational needs with speed and precision.'
Open sourceAward of more than $8 million for the delivery and integration of advanced SATCOM systems 'tailored to meet the operational requirements of Israel's defense forces', with deliveries expected within 12 months. Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense: 'The Israeli defense market was identified as a strategic priority for Gilat and this important win demonstrates the results of that focus.'
Open sourceRecords the British government's participation in Eutelsat's capital raise with EUR 90 million, leaving it the third-largest shareholder at 10.89% behind the French state at 29.65% and Bharti Space at 17.88%. Eutelsat operates the OneWeb low-earth-orbit constellation over which Gilat Stellar Blu's Sidewinder antennas carry passenger traffic, which places a British government shareholding one step from the company's commercial hardware.
Open sourceFormation of a dedicated defence division integrating Gilat, Gilat DataPath, Gilat Wavestream and Gilat Stellar Blu, targeting the United States Department of Defense, military and homeland security organisations, government agencies, defence integrators, NATO and allied forces. Gilad Landsberg, President of the Defense Division: 'By combining technological innovation with a deep understanding of defense requirements, we are ensuring that military and government organizations have access to secure, resilient, and high-performance connectivity for mission success.'
Open sourceCompletion of the purchase of the United States aircraft antenna maker for $98 million as adjusted, with earn-outs of up to $147 million over two years. Financed in part by a $100 million secured credit line from HSBC Bank USA and Bank Hapoalim, of which $60 million was drawn at closing, at SOFR plus 2.6% to 3.35% over three years. Chief executive Adi Sfadia: 'This acquisition is a pivotal step in our strategy to expand Gilat's presence in the growing In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) market.' The HSBC facility is the clearest British commercial link in the group's financing.
Open sourceThe International Court of Justice found a real and imminent risk of irreparable prejudice to the right of Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide, and ordered Israel to take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of acts under Article II of the Genocide Convention, to ensure its military ceases such acts, to prevent and punish incitement, to enable humanitarian assistance and to preserve evidence. The duty of prevention it establishes is the reference point for third parties dealing with the Israeli state.
Open sourceProduct record for the military modem at the centre of the company's defence line. The Taurus-M is described as among the smallest modems offering high-speed satellite communications for stationary and on-the-move operations, with low size, weight and power, compliant with MIL-STD-810F, and intended for armoured fighting vehicles and man-pack deployment across air, sea and land missions. Gil Elizov, VP Products at Gilat: 'Whether carried in a backpack or mounted on a vehicle, Gilat's new SkyEdge IV Taurus-M satellite modem stands ready to deliver superior performance, high availability, secure satellite communications, and bandwidth efficiency to those that need it most.'
Open sourceThe company's British subsidiary. A private limited company incorporated on 18 February 2022, registered office 30 Old Bailey, London EC4M 7AU, status active. Registered under SIC codes 61300 satellite telecommunications activities, 61900 other telecommunications activities and 72190 other research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering. Accounts last filed for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Open sourceUpdates & Milestones
- Second quarter results confirm the defence trajectory
Revenue of $122.7 million reported on 5 August 2026, up 17%, with defence at $22.5 million, commercial at $83.0 million and Peru at $17.2 million, cash of $144.8 million, and 2026 guidance reiterated at $500-520 million. The chief executive cites defence expansion in the United States and Europe.
- $157.5 million agreement to buy Comtech's satellite and space segment
Gilat agrees on 15 June 2026 to acquire the majority of Comtech Telecommunications' Satellite and Space Communications segment for $157.5 million in cash, funded from existing resources and expected to close by the end of 2026 subject to CFIUS, FTC and Hart-Scott-Rodino clearance. Gilat states the deal will more than double its defence revenues and create a business with over $700 million of annual revenue.
- Annual report records Israeli export licensing
The Form 20-F filed on 16 March 2026 records that certain Gilat products, including those with encryption or potential dual-use characteristics, require export licences administered by Israel's Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Economy, and that losing them could prevent the company exporting equipment or technical information. Full year 2025 defence revenue was $100.4 million of $451.7 million.
- $9 million for next-generation defence modems for Israel
On 17 February 2026 Gilat Defense announces a $9 million order from Israel's Ministry of Defence to deliver and integrate next-generation satellite communication systems and services, centred on defence modems forming part of the company's ground-system defence solution.
- $16 million from a European ministry of defence
Gilat DataPath wins its first order from an unnamed European ministry of defence on 12 February 2026: multiple DKET 3421 WGS-certified transportable terminals, rugged 4.2-metre systems scalable to 32 modems, for delivery over 12 months.
- UN Commission of Inquiry finds genocide in Gaza
The Commission concludes on reasonable grounds that Israeli authorities and security forces have committed and are continuing to commit four of the acts of genocide defined in Article II of the Genocide Convention against Palestinians in Gaza, that they hold the genocidal intent to destroy the group in whole or in part, and that the State of Israel bears responsibility for the commission of genocide (A/HRC/60/CRP.3).
- A second Israeli Ministry of Defence award within a fortnight
A multimillion contract for an advanced strategic defence SATCOM project, with deliveries before the end of 2025. Landsberg: 'we are proud to deliver a tailor-made, time-sensitive solution for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. This achievement reflects our ability to meet complex operational needs with speed and precision.'
- Over $8 million from Israel's Ministry of Defence
Gilat Defense announces an award of more than $8 million for the delivery and integration of SATCOM systems 'tailored to meet the operational requirements of Israel's defense forces', for delivery within 12 months. Gilad Landsberg, president of the division: 'The Israeli defense market was identified as a strategic priority for Gilat and this important win demonstrates the results of that focus.'
- The American subsidiary moves to a Proxy Agreement
DataPath moves from a Special Security Agreement to a Proxy Agreement, a stricter form of foreign ownership, control or influence mitigation. Governance of its classified work passes to independent United States proxy holders cleared by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency, and Gilat's access to information and decision-making is restricted because it is a foreign parent.
- Gilat Defense formed as a single military division
Days after completing the $98 million purchase of the aircraft antenna maker Stellar Blu on 7 January 2025, part-funded by a $100 million secured credit line from HSBC Bank USA and Bank Hapoalim, Gilat folds Gilat, DataPath, Wavestream and Stellar Blu into one Gilat Defense division on 18 February 2025, targeting the United States Department of Defense, military and homeland security organisations, defence integrators, NATO and allied forces.
- DataPath acquired, opening the United States military market
Gilat completes the acquisition of DataPath Inc, a supplier of transportable satellite terminals to the United States Department of Defense, after clearance by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States. The company forecast that the deal would add around $50 million of annual defence revenue and described it as the pillar of its strategy to expand in the defence market.
- A military modem for armoured vehicles and manpacks
Gilat launches the SkyEdge IV Taurus-M, a military-grade satellite modem compliant with MIL-STD-810F and small enough to be carried in a backpack or mounted inside an armoured fighting vehicle, delivering secure satellite communications to forces both stationary and on the move across air, sea and land missions.