PETAH TIKVA, Israel, March 11, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today the availability of the new StealthRay 300X-M (SR 300X-M) ultra-compact, low-profile, MIL-STD, X-band broadband antenna for real-time broadband satellite communications on-the-move and on-the-pause. StealthRay 300X-M is a member of the StealthRay 300 (SR-300) family of products, which include also low-profiles antennas for Ku- and Ka-band.

SR 300X-M is designed to operate in rough environments and interoperate with different X-band satellite constellations, including the high-throughput Wideband Global Satcom constellation (WGS). It features an efficient SWAP design which is especially suited for compact platforms and tight rooftop space. Installation is quick and easy, requiring practically no technical expertise. Its innovative low-profile design provides better safety, smaller radar profile and improved maneuverability for military forces.

The new antenna also includes an enhanced and more accurate satellite tracking mechanism, providing short initial acquisition and instantaneous re-acquisition time.

"The SR300X-M was developed to accommodate our clients' growing need for an ultra-small, high performance X-band SOTM broadband antenna," said Moshe (Chico) Tamir, Gilat's Executive Vice President and President of Defense & HLS Division. "It is the latest addition to the StealthRay 300 family and our growing portfolio of low-profile SOTM solutions, which are some of the most comprehensive in the industry."

The SR300X-M antenna seamlessly integrates with Gilat's MLT-1000 modem system and other components to form a compact and fully integrated terminal.

For more information, please visit http://www.gilat.com/StealthRay-300X-M or booth, #5030, at Satellite 2014.

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd (Nasdaq:GILT) (TASE:GILT) is a leading provider of products and services for satellite-based broadband communications. Gilat develops and markets a wide range of high-performance satellite ground segment equipment and VSATs, with an increasing focus on the consumer and Ka-band market. In addition, Gilat enables mobile SOTM (Satellite- on-the-Move) solutions providing low-profile antennas, next generation, solid-state power amplifiers and modems. Gilat also provides managed network and satellite-based services for rural telephony and Internet access via its subsidiaries in Peru and Colombia.

With over 25 years of experience, and over a million products shipped to more than 85 countries, Gilat has provided enterprises, service providers and operators with efficient and reliable satellite-based connectivity solutions, including cellular backhaul, banking, retail, e-government and rural communication networks. Gilat also enables leading defense, public security and news organizations to implement advanced, on-the-move tactical communications on board their land, air and sea fleets using Gilat's high-performance SOTM solutions. For more information, please visit us at www.gilat.com.

Certain statements made herein that are not historical are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "estimate", "project", "intend", "expect", "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Gilat to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including, among others, changes in general economic and business conditions, inability to maintain market acceptance to Gilat's products, inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products and applications, rapid changes in the market for Gilat's products, loss of market share 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. For additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties associated with Gilat's business, reference is made to Gilat's reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

CONTACT: David Leichner
         Gilat Satellite Networks
         +1 516 478 9697
         davidle@gilat.com

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