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Gilat secures $3m contract from National Police Force

Gilat to deliver a comprehensive solution based on its SkyEdge platform and a suite of services providing reliable and secure connectivity.

Gilat Satellite Networks has announced a significant achievement with the award of approximately 3m dollars for a multi-year project by a national police force.

The national police force opted for Gilat’s cutting-edge solution, leveraging the SkyEdge platform and a suite of services that prioritise reliable and secure connectivity. Gilat emerged as the preferred choice due to its capacity to meet stringent security requirements and address longstanding communication challenges.

The SkyEdge platform, known for its field-proven and feature-rich capabilities, comprises a high-performance hub system, a range of mission-specific VSATs (Very Small Aperture Terminals), and an advanced network management system. Gilat will implement a comprehensive solution based on the SkyEdge platform and a suite of services to ensure operators receive dependable and secure connectivity.

Ori Naor, Gilat’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Defence, said: “This award is a testament to market demand for our unique capability to provide world-class satellite connectivity in the most demanding operational environments, along with our world-renowned support and maintenance. I am confident that this new business will lead to additional growth with this customer and will initiate the duplication of similar programs among other organisations in the public safety, military, and government sectors all over the world.”