- Gilat Satellite Networks (GILT, Financial) successfully tests ESR-2030Ku antenna on OneWeb's LEO network.
- The ESR-2030Ku demonstrated high performance with 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink.
- Gogo to be exclusive distributor for the business aviation and defense markets.
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced the successful completion of its ESR-2030Ku electronically steered antenna (ESA) test flights on the OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. The tests, conducted in collaboration with Gogo as the exclusive distributor, demonstrated impressive throughput performance with 195 Mbps downlink and 32 Mbps uplink, establishing the ESA's reliability and efficiency in demanding conditions.
This new ESR-2030Ku is specifically engineered for mobility, offering a compact and low-power full-duplex aero solution that complements Gilat's existing Stellar Blu Sidewinder. The production hardware delivery of this advanced antenna is anticipated later in 2025, positioning Gilat to capitalize on the burgeoning multi-billion-dollar market for LEO-based ESA solutions within the Defense and In-Flight Connectivity sectors.
Hagay Katz, Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Gilat, expressed satisfaction with the test results, highlighting the ESR-2030Ku's superior performance and potential to expand Gilat's market-leading electronically steered antenna portfolio. This development further solidifies Gilat's strategy to serve both the business and defense aviation markets with cutting-edge, multi-orbit satellite solutions.
