PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Aug. 1,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite
networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that
its subsidiary Wavestream received orders for over $7 million for the US Army's WIN-T (Warfighter
Information Network-Tactical) program.
WIN-T was established to provide anytime, anywhere connectivity
via the US DoD's WGS satellite network. Wavestream's Solid State
Amplifier (SSPA), ruggedized to withstand the harshest
environments, enables the Satellite Transportable Terminals (SSTs)
to deliver a "Communications-on-the-Halt" solution across diverse
climates and conditions around the globe.
"We've deployed thousands of BUCs to US armed forces for more
than a decade," said Bob Huffman,
Wavestream's General Manager. "We take pride in supporting our
troops, wherever they are, with field-proven, highly reliable
telecommunications solutions."
About Wavestream
Wavestream, 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 Gilat
Gilat 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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and pressure on prices resulting from competition, introduction of
competing products by other companies, inability to manage growth
and expansion, loss of key OEM partners, inability to attract and
retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the Company's
proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
international operations and its location in Israel. We undertake no obligation to update
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uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made
to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and
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Contact:
Gilat Satellite Networks
Doreet Oren, Director Corporate
Communications
DoreetO@gilat.com
Comm-Partners LLC
June
Filingeri, President
+1-203-972-0186
JuneFil@optonline.net
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