Israeli communication solutions provider Gilat Satellite Networks has received a $4-million contract to deliver portable satellite communication (SATCOM) terminals for the US Department of Defense.
The deal covers the DKET 3421 developed by Gilat’s American subsidiary DataPath, which supports multi-band connectivity, fiber optic linking, and 32-modem compatibility.
The 5,000-pound (2,268-kilogram) terminal can be deployed in less than three hours in environments above 55 degrees Celsius (131 degrees Fahrenheit) and can interchange between military and commercial network coverage.
Gilat is scheduled to deliver the terminals in the first half of 2025.
“We’re excited to receive another order for our innovative DKET 3421 from our valued military customer,” DataPath President Nicole Robinson stated.
“It also demonstrates once again our ability to provide reliable, highly portable, and high-performance network hubs to address our customers’ evolving needs.”
SATCOM Terminal Projects in US
In September 2024, the Pentagon partnered with Swedish developer Ovzon to supply the agency with its proprietary compact SATCOM terminals.
A similar award was signed with L3Harris in March 2024 for the provision of the Hawkeye III Lite Very Small Aperture Terminal, which will provide fast internet connections across the US Army.
The US awarded Curtiss-Wright a contract one year earlier for a small form-factor network router and modules supporting the US Marine Corps’ existing expeditionary satellites.