Satellite

FatPipe and Carahsoft formed a Public Sector distribution partnership using SEWP V and NASPO ValuePoint contracts.

Weekly roundup covering AI-RAN updates, AI infrastructure and data platforms, private cloud modernization, and enterprise security releases including AI security budgeting and identity-driven ransomware.

Wireless Infrastructure Association-commissioned reports say satellite D2D complements terrestrial wireless rather than replacing it.

Carahsoft Technology Corp. listed its 2026 geospatial and space technology highlights, including a buyer’s guide and several 2026 events.

Gilat Satellite Networks received $43 million in additional Sidewinder ESA orders for line-fit and retrofit deliveries over 18 months.

SEALSQ and WISeKey reported QSOC progress, targeting a Q4 2026 SpaceX launch for a post-quantum security cloud in space.

Gilat Defense will showcase RaySat’s new Viper Ka Electronically Steered Antenna at Eurosatory 2026. The Ka-band ESA targets tactical UAV connectivity with secure, low-latency, multi-orbit support across LEO/MEO/GEO, integrating into Gilat’s broader SATCOM ground infrastructure portfolio for defense air, land, and maritime missions.

Gilat said Boeing reached a milestone to offer Sidewinder for IFC line-fit installs via integration partners.

ABI Research forecasts software-defined Satellite Channel Emulators (SCEs) for Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) partner validation will grow in shipment revenue by 2031, with a shift toward software licenses. Telcos are projected to become a major end-user group as they prepare NTN services for 5G/6G use cases.

Gilat Defense received a $7M-plus order for Gilat Wavestream EnduroStream SSPAs, with delivery expected over 24 months.

SEALSQ and WISeSat presented a QSOC roadmap and a 6U post-quantum satellite plan at Space Symposium in Colorado.

Deloitte launched Deloitte-2 and Deloitte-3 on March 29, 2026, to expand Project Constellation’s space data payloads and on-orbit cyber defense.