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Gilat Awarded Over $60 Million for Stellar Blu ESA Sidewinder Terminals
Orders mark milestone for Gilat’s linefit ESA strategy, driving in-flight connectivity expansion PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat
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[{"type":"text","content":"Orders mark milestone for Gilat’s linefit ESA strategy, driving in-flight connectivity expansion\nPETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that its Commercial Division has been awarded more than $60 million in orders from a leading satellite operator for its Stellar Blu ESA Sidewinder in-flight connectivity terminals. Deliveries are expected in the next 12 months. These orders, for hundreds of additional Sidewinder ESA terminals, support new airline fleet awards in retrofit and the first production run of Sidewinders for the eventual OEM linefit terminal for Boeing. “The Stellar Blu Sidewinder ESA is redefining airborne connectivity with the performance and flexibility today’s aviation customers demand,” said Tracy Trent, President, Gilat Stellar Blu. “This momentum is opening significant opportunities to expand into high-value markets like VVIP and special mission aircraft, delivering advanced solutions that meet the most demanding connectivity requirements.” About Gilat 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 develop and deliver deep technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity, offering next-generation solutions and services for critical connectivity across commercial and defense applications. 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. Together with our wholly owned subsidiaries, Gilat Wavestream, Gilat DataPath, and Gilat Stellar Blu, we offer integrated, high-value solutions supporting multi-orbit constellations, Very High Throughput Satellites (VHTS), and Software-Defined Satellites (SDS) via our Commercial and Defense Divisions. Our comprehensive portfolio is comprised of a cloud-based platform and modems; high-performance satellite terminals; advanced Satellite On-the-Move (SOTM) antennas and ESAs; highly efficient, high-power Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC) and includes integrated ground systems for commercial and defense markets, field services, network management ...