Gilat Lands $16 Million SATCOM Terminal Order from European Ministry of Defense
Gilat received an order exceeding $16 million to supply multiple DKET 3421 transportable SATCOM terminals to a European Ministry of Defense, with deliveries scheduled over the next 12 months. The rugged 4.2-meter terminals feature multi-carrier capability and up to 32 modems, bolstering Gilat’s defense backlog and European market presence.
1. Contract Award
Gilat DataPath secured an order worth over $16 million for multiple DKET 3421 transportable SATCOM terminals from a European Ministry of Defense, marking its first direct contract with this government. Deliveries are planned over the next twelve months, adding to the company’s defense segment backlog and revenue visibility.
2. Terminal Specifications
The DKET 3421 is a combat-proven 4.2-meter rugged terminal certified for Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), offering multi-carrier capability and a scalable modem architecture supporting up to 32 modems. This design ensures high-throughput, resilient connectivity for forward-deployed forces in demanding operational environments.
3. Strategic Significance
This contract expands Gilat’s footprint within European sovereign defense programs and underscores rising demand for relocatable SATCOM infrastructure. Coupled with existing deployments by the U.S. Army and other defense organizations, the award reinforces Gilat’s positioning for future government communications projects.