[SatNews] Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT) has been selected by a defense agency to provide a SkyEdge(TM) II 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. Brigadier General (Res.) Tamir recently joined Gilat to lead and expand Gilat's worldwide business in defense and homeland security communications.