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September 16, 2025
MILITARY COMMUNICATIONS
Gilat wins $7 million US defense contract for transportable SATCOM systems



Los Angeles CA (SPX) Sep 07, 2025
Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. announced that its U.S. subsidiary, Gilat DataPath, has secured a contract exceeding $7 million to deliver transportable SATCOM terminals for the U.S. Department of Defense through a prime contractor. Deliveries of the systems are scheduled for completion by the end of 2025. The order includes multiple DKET 3421 transportable terminals along with associated support services. The DKET 3421 is a rugged, field-tested solution that supports multi-carrier operations and a ... read more

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ROCKET SCIENCE
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SPACE TRAVEL
SpaceX launches cargo freighter to the International space Station
Washington DC (UPI) Sep 14, 2025
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DRAGON SPACE
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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GPS NEWS
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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UAV NEWS
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UAV NEWS
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ROCKET SCIENCE
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AEROSPACE
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UAV NEWS
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AEROSPACE
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UAV NEWS
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Washington DC (UPI) Sep 7, 2025
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AEROSPACE
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Spain will pay tribute to the victims of last year's floods with a state funeral marking the anniversary of its deadliest such disaster in decades, government sources said Monday. ... more
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