Gilat awarded more than $7 million to provide Army mission-critical communications support services

Gilat Satellite, a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, today announced that Gilat DataPath (DataPath Inc.) a wholly owned subsidiary of Gilat Defense, has been awarded a contract to provide field and technical services in support of the U.S. Army through a prime contractor. The award includes a base program of more than $7 million with options to extend the program up to five years, reaching an estimated revenue of up to $70 million.

Under the awarded program, Gilat DataPath will deliver global field and support services to the U.S. Army Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications Networks (PEO C3N). The program award results from a competitive process under the Global Tactical Advanced Communication Systems II (GTACS II) vehicle.

“In the domain of delivering innovative satellite communications services to modernize defense capabilities, Gilat DataPath is a world leader,” says Nicole Robinson, President of Gilat DataPath. “This large multi-year award further underscores the dynamic capabilities and critical nature of what Gilat DataPath can deliver to such a unique and trusted end user.