Gilat Presents Expanded Portfolio for Tactical Unmanned Platforms at Eurosatory 2026

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. through its Gilat Defense unit will showcase RaySat’s Viper Ka Electronically Steered Antenna at Eurosatory 2026. The exhibit centers on communications equipment intended for tactical unmanned platforms and is part of Gilat Defense’s expanded defense portfolio.

Gilat Defense said the Viper Ka was built to support secure, low-latency communications for mission-critical unmanned operations, while targeting low size, weight, and power and minimal aerodynamic impact. Gilat Defense framed the need around resilient connectivity across highly dynamic operational environments that depend on unmanned platforms.

The company described the Viper Ka as supporting multi-orbit operations across LEO, MEO, and GEO satellite constellations, with dynamic selection of the optimal orbit based on mission requirements. Gilat Defense added that the antenna was designed to support current and future Ka-band constellations, including military and defense-focused networks.

Gilat Defense said the Viper Ka joins its resilient SATCOM ground infrastructure, which includes modems, portable and transportable ground terminals, BUCs, and complementary ground equipment. Gilat Defense also placed the presentation within its defense communications technologies exhibit at Eurosatory 2026, with attendees directed to Hall 6, Booth B280.

“Operational forces increasingly depend on unmanned platforms that require resilient and uninterrupted very low-latency connectivity across highly dynamic operational environments,” said Gilad Landsberg, President of Gilat Defense. “With the addition of the Viper to our resilient SATCOM ground infrastructure, which includes modems, portable and transportable ground terminals, BUCs, and complementary ground equipment, we are providing defense customers with a comprehensive and highly adaptable portfolio that supports continuous communications across multiple satellite networks for tactical air, land, and maritime missions.”