Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that the United States Army awarded a $12 million contract to its subsidiary DataPath Inc., for the continuation of a program to sustain anytime, anywhere satellite connectivity. The contract is for the supply of Wavestream's Solid State Amplifier (SSPA) products. Wavestream SSPAs are ruggedized to withstand the harshest environments, enabling the Satellite Transportable Terminals (STTs) used in this program to deliver a "Communications-on-the-Pause" solution across diverse climates and conditions around the globe.

This award demonstrates Gilat's ability to leverage the capabilities of its two US-based subsidiaries, Gilat Wavestream and DataPath Inc.