14 Regional Centers Will be Connected With Over 200 VSATs in
    a Multi-Star Topology With Gilat's NetEdge Gateway Solution

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Dec. 14, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) today announced that it has been selected
by JSC NC 'Kazsatnet', a Republic of Kazakhstan telecommunications
company, to deploy a SkyEdge(TM) II broadband satellite network to
complement its fiber and IP networks.

Gilat's Sky Edge II solution will provide JSC NC 'Kazsatnet' with an
end-to-end solution for fiber backup and IP-connectivity, linking 14
regional centers in a multi-star topology to the SkyEdge II hub located
in Astana. The regional centers will deploy Gilat's high-performance
NetEdge(TM) gateway solution, and together will connect over 200 VSATs
in remote sites. The deployment will also include 14 of Wavestream's
40W Ku Band solid state BUCs (Block Upconverters).

"Gilat's ability to provide a scalable and reliable network solution
has been a decisive factor in our selection process," said Mr. Kanat
Abildin, Chairman of the Board of JSC NC 'Kazsatnet'. "Featuring the
unique capabilities of Gilat's NetEdge gateway, this project
establishes a broad satellite network that can support a diverse range
of broadband services with maximum bandwidth efficiency - allowing us
to serve multiple customer profiles and scale the network as demand
grows."

"We are proud to be selected by JSC NC 'Kazsatnet' for this important
national project which allows us to continue with support of the
Republic's ongoing demand for a robust IP infrastructure. We are
excited to have Gilat's expertise in deploying multi-star networks
receive once again the industry's vote of confidence," said Mr. Arie
Rozichner, Gilat's Regional Vice President of Eurasia.

About Kazsatnet

JSC NC 'Kazsatnet' is responsible for the implementation of short and
long term programs in the area of telecommunications, responsible for
the implementation of advanced informational technologies programs
aimed at social-economic solutions, and the provisioning of unified
policy for information security. The Company provides a wide range of
up-to-date communication services across the Republic of Kazakhstan.

About Gilat

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. is a leading provider of products and
professional services for satellite-based broadband communications
networks worldwide. Gilat was founded in 1987 and has shipped over 1
million Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSATs) to more than 85 countries
across six continents. Gilat's headquarters is located in Petah Tikva,
Israel. The Company has 22 sales and service offices worldwide. Gilat
develops and markets an expansive range of broadband satellite
solutions including high-performance VSATs under the SkyEdge(TM) and
SkyEdge II brands, low-profile antennas for satcom-on-the-move, under
the RaySat Antenna Systems and the StealthRay(TM) brands and next
generation solid-state power amplifiers for mission-critical defense
and broadcast satellite communications systems under the Wavestream
brand. Gilat's wholly-owned subsidiary, Spacenet Inc., is a leading
provider of managed services in North America to the business and
government segments. Visit Gilat at www.gilat.com.

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CONTACT: Karen Mazor
         Gilat Satellite Networks
         karenm@gilat.com