February 02, 2011
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. has been selected by a defense agency to provide a broadband network for military communications.
The system will serve various military branches and units as part of a single, unified multi-band communications network.
Gilat's SkyEdge II hubs will be located in a geographically redundant layout for improved survivability. Applications supported by the network include VoIP, high-speed data and video applications for C4I (command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence), as well as logistic applications.
A variety of different Ku and Ka band SkyEdge II terminals will be incorporated to connect mission-critical applications at fixed sites as well as transportable and on-the-move communications which include low-profile antennas installed on vehicles.
In order to make the network more resilient, some of the sites will be equipped with Gilat's innovative satellite diversity system which can point to an alternative satellite upon demand.
"The requirement for Network Centric Warfare systems and mission-critical communications is driving military and defense agencies to utilize networks that are based on satellite communications. Gilat provides a highly resilient network that is also used for communication-on-the-move applications," said Moshe (Chico) Tamir, Gilat's Vice President of Defense and Homeland Security. "This deal is another step towards our objective to become a leading provider of satellite networking technology for the defense and homeland security market."
