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Gilat awarded over $32 million for multi-band DKET systems supporting US defense network ...

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9 September 2026

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technology

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Defense Tech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Gilat DataPath received a $32 million order from the US Department of War for DKET multi-band systems supporting Ku, Ka, and X-band networks, delivering over 12 months to enhance US defense communication resilience and rapid deployment capability.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Defense Tech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You now have a clear opening to supply resilient, movable communications gear for the US military. Gilat’s sizable contract shows the Pentagon favours rapid deployable satellite tech over fixed infrastructure.

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1 source · 9 Sep 2026

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