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Gilat Telecom

Petach-Tikva, Israel

Communications & SATCOMC4ISRElectronic WarfareUnmanned SystemsDual-use
Founded 1990System IntegratorSupplies Land Forces, Homeland Security & Police
Profile last updated: May 1, 2026

About

Founded in 1990, Gilat Telecom is a defense system integrator based in Petach-Tikva, Israel working in communications & satcom, c4isr, electronic warfare +2 more.

Gilat Telecom is a global communications group based in Israel since 1990, traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. Its Government Division provides end-to-end strategic and tactical communication solutions over satellite, fiber optic and radio infrastructure to governments, defence forces, homeland security, first responders and other public sector operators. Its defence offering covers secure satellite mesh networks from headquarters to any point, tactical team and on-the-move communications, PTT over satellite, hybrid SATCOM and radio interoperability, military-grade secure smartphones, and private cellular networks. Its surveillance and security portfolio includes observation balloons, drone systems, perimeter and border surveillance, rapid deployment CCTV, jammers and anti-drone detection and jamming. Solutions are also tailored for combat platforms including armoured vehicles, helicopters, aircraft and maritime vessels. The company states it has deployed its networks across more than 1500 sites and 10 points of presence globally.

Location

Petach-Tikva, Israel

Founded

1990

Company type

Public company

Focus areas

satellite communicationsSATCOMPTT over satellitesecure mesh networkstactical communicationselectronic warfarejamminganti-droneborder protectionhomeland securityobservation balloonsdrone systems

Languages

EN

Products & capabilities

Defense domains

Communications & SATCOMC4ISRElectronic WarfareUnmanned SystemsCounter-UAS & Air Defense

Supply-chain role

System Integrator

What they offer

Hardware

Markets

Also sells to civilian markets

Products

Iridium Go Exec

Portable satellite access device

Portable touchscreen satellite access router for smartphones, laptops and tablets, supporting voice, messaging and file transfer.

PTT over Satellite

Satellite push-to-talk communications system

Global group push-to-talk communication over the Iridium satellite network, including polar coverage.

Observation Balloons

Aerostat surveillance system

Tethered balloons with high-resolution cameras providing persistent wide-area surveillance and early threat detection.

Mobile One-Minute Private Cell Network

Rapid deployment private cellular network

Mobile private cellular network that can be established rapidly to provide secure communications in the field.

All-In-One Military Grade Secured Smartphone

Secure smartphone

Military-grade secured smartphone with hybrid satellite and terrestrial connectivity.

Jammer Vehicle System

Electronic warfare vehicle system

Vehicle-mounted system for electronic warfare and signal jamming.

Anti-Drone Detection & Jamming

Counter-UAS system

Detection and jamming of unauthorized drones to protect airspace and prevent surveillance or contraband delivery.

Drone Systems

Unmanned aerial system

Drones with advanced sensors for aerial reconnaissance, monitoring and damage assessment.

Rapid Deployment Fly Away VSAT Terminals

Satellite terminal

Quickly deployable VSAT terminals for high-speed data communications in time-sensitive situations.

Rapid Deployment VSAT Manpack Terminal

Manpack satellite terminal

Portable manpack VSAT terminal for dismounted personnel.

Drive Away SATCOM Terminals

Vehicle satellite terminal

Satellite communication terminals for vehicles and mobile command centres on the move.

Hybrid SATCOM - UHF/VHF Radio

Hybrid tactical communications system

Integrated system providing interoperability between satellite and UHF/VHF radio networks.

End users

Land ForcesHomeland Security & Police

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