Gilat Awarded Over $9M to Support Critical Connectivity Requirements for the US Department of Defense

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, announced today that Gilat’s wholly owned US-based subsidiary, DataPath Inc, received over $9 million in orders in support of the US Department of Defense and other agencies worldwide participating in Field Service and Technical Service Programs.

DataPath is deploying technical services and field services in Europe, the Middle East, and the United States to support U.S. Defense end users’ critical connectivity requirements. These orders include both contract extensions and new contracts from various partners and agencies.

“In addition to being a leading provider of ground systems and transportable antenna technology, we are extremely proud of the vital work our field service personnel perform every day,” said Nicole Robinson, President of DataPath, Inc. “These highly trained and experienced personnel are the heart of what we do in the field and a direct reflection of our commitment and passion for supporting our men and women in uniform.”