Gilat Receives Multi-Million Dollar Award from US Army to Supply High Performance BUCs for Tactical Communications
July 29 2021 - 6:10AM
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a
worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and
services, announced today a multi-million-dollar award by the US
Army to supply high-performance BUCs for tactical communications.
Gilat's fully owned subsidiary, Wavestream, to supply additional
50W Ka-band BUCs for program sustainment that is well into its
second decade.
Wavestream's Matchbox 50Ka MIL was originally fielded by the US
Army in WIN-T Increment 1 as early as 2007 and is still active in
service today. With over 5,000 amplifiers shipped to date, this is
easily the largest deployment of high performance Ka-band BUCs
supporting Comms-on-the-Quick-Halt (COTQH) tactical communications
around the world.
"We are honored that Wavestream can continue supporting the US
Army’s communications requirements," said Bob Huffman, Wavestream’s
General Manager. "The longevity of this program, and the part that
Wavestream Ka-band BUCs play in sustaining these services, is a
testament to the long term value of solid-state solutions in the
most demanding environments."
About WavestreamWavestream, a Gilat subsidiary
is the industry leader in the design and manufacture of next
generation satellite communications high power transceivers for In
Flight Connectivity, Ground Mobility and Gateway markets. Since
2001, we provide system integrators with field-proven, high
performance Ka, Ku and X band Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs),
Block Upconverters (BUCs), Block Down Converters and Transceivers.
We design, manufacture and repair our products in-house and have
delivered over 40,000 systems in the past 15 years. Wavestream
products provide high quality and reliability under the harshest
environmental conditions and we are currently certified to ISO
9001:2008 and AS9100D standards. For further details please visit
www.wavestream.com
About GilatGilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT) is a leading global provider of
satellite-based broadband communications. With 30 years of
experience, we design and manufacture cutting-edge ground segment
equipment, and provide comprehensive solutions and end-to-end
services, powered by our innovative technology. Delivering high
value competitive solutions, our portfolio comprises of a cloud
based VSAT network platform, high-speed modems, high performance
on-the-move antennas and high efficiency, high power Solid State
Amplifiers (SSPA) and Block Upconverters (BUC).
Gilat’s comprehensive solutions support multiple applications
with a full portfolio of products to address key applications
including broadband access, cellular backhaul, enterprise,
in-flight connectivity, maritime, trains, defense and public
safety, all while meeting the most stringent service level
requirements. Gilat controlling shareholders are the FIMI Private
Equity Funds. For more information, please visit: www.gilat.com
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Contact:Gilat Satellite NetworksDoreet Oren,
Senior Director Corporate CommunicationsDoreetO@gilat.comGK
Investor and Public RelationsEhud Helft, Managing
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