Gilat Receives $43 Million of Additional Sidewinder ESA Orders from Leading In-flight Connectivity Service Provider

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Orders support continued growth in Gilat's mobility business and validate Sidewinder's role in next-generation multi-orbit IFC architectures PETACH TIKVA, Israel, June 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced it has received additional orders of $43 million from a major in-flight connectivity service provider for its Sidewinder electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminals. Deliveries are planned over the next 18 months in both line-fit and retrofit configurations. The awards reflect continued demand for low-profile, high-performance connectivity systems designed to meet airline requirements for superior user experience, reliability, scalability, and global coverage. They further demonstrate the growing shift by satellite operators to antennas that can fully leverage advanced multi-orbit network architectures. "These significant orders reflect the continued evolution of IFC networks toward high-performance, scalable, multi-orbit architectures," said Mike Pigott, President of Gilat Stellar Blu. "Sidewinder was designed for this environment, enabling service providers to deliver reliable, high-quality connectivity across diverse routes and increasingly complex network requirements." Sidewinder ESA supports operation across multiple satellite constellations, enabling more efficient use of available capacity while maintaining stable, high-throughput connectivity for airline passengers worldwide. 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 Di...

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