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Gilat Satellite Networks has received $42 million in orders from an unnamed satellite operator for its multi-orbit SkyEdge IV platform. These orders are scheduled for delivery over the next 12 months and Gilat said they will “significantly expand” the global deployment SkyEdge IV.

SkyEdge IV is Gilat’s next generation multi-service platform for satellites across multiple orbits, first announced in 2022. It supports applications like in-flight connectivity (IFC), maritime mobility, enterprise broadband, and cellular backhaul. The company said that growing adoption of IFC and the rollout of free Wi-Fi on commercial flights is fueling investment in satellite infrastructure

“These orders highlight the strong confidence satellite operators have in Gilat’s ground segment technology as they expand to meet the growing demand for global connectivity,” said Ron Levin, president of Gilat Commercial Division. “SkyEdge IV continues to power the expansion of in-flight connectivity and other high-growth mobility applications, driving the evolution of the connected world.”