Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a global provider of satellite-based broadband communications, delivering technology solutions for satellite, ground, and new space connectivity. They offer end-to-end solutions and services, including cloud-based platforms, satellite terminals, SOTM antennas, SSPAs, and BUCs, supporting multi-orbit constellations, VHTS, and SDS. Gilat partners with satellite operators, service providers, and MNOs, serving commercial and defense markets. Keywords associated with Gilat are satellite communications, broadband, ground systems, and connectivity solutions.
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Sidewinder is an electronically steered antenna (ESA) terminal developed by Gilat for in-flight connectivity.
Ron Levin is President of Gilat Commercial.
Gilat expects deliveries of the $39 million Sidewinder ESA terminal orders over the next 12 months.
A leading satellite operator placed orders valued at $39 million with Gilat for Sidewinder electronically steered antenna in-flight connectivity terminals that include both linefit and retrofit installations.
Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform enables mobile network operators to extend coverage to remote areas without requiring proprietary hardware for the 5G NTN interface.
The trial used Gilat’s SkyEdge IV platform, which is designed to support 5G standards across multiple waveforms and orbits.
On February 26, 2026, Gilat Satellite Networks successfully demonstrated end-to-end 3GPP-compliant 5G Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity using a geostationary Earth orbit satellite.
Aharon Mullokandov is Chief R&D Officer at Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
Gilat's demonstration validated the delivery of standardized 5G services over existing high-orbit infrastructure.
The validation included Gilat’s 5G NTN VSAT and Hub technologies alongside specific latency compensation and protocol optimizations to handle GEO round-trip delay.
CEO Adi Sfadia acquired Stellar Blu to bolster Gilat’s in-flight connectivity and electronically steered antenna capabilities.
Gilat plans to continue 5G NTN development through additional ecosystem partnerships and trials focused on delivering commercial solutions that allow mobile network operators to provide ubiquitous connectivity where terrestrial coverage is unavailable or impractical.
Gilat’s vision is to implement 3GPP standards for GEO, MEO, and LEO orbits to enable satellite and mobile network operators to expand coverage, improve resilience, and accelerate service deployment.
Stellar Blu was acquired by Gilat in mid-2025.
Gilat’s in-flight connectivity business contributed to overall revenue growth of 48% year-over-year in 2025.
Gilat received a multi-million dollar Sidewinder order in January.
Gilat expected awards from both SES and Panasonic as early as this quarter.
Gilat’s commercial revenue, including the in-flight connectivity business, grew 81% year-over-year in 2025 to $281 million.
Gilat Satellite Networks received $39 million in orders for its Sidewinder in-flight connectivity terminal from an unnamed leading satellite operator.
Karen Emery is Head of Strategic Partnerships at Gilat Defense USA.