The Network Will Expand Residential Broadband Services Under
                  the Operator's USO Obligations

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, July 13, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gilat Satellite
Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq:GILT) today announced that it has been selected
by Synterra, Russia's national communications carrier, to provide
satellite communications equipment for the extension of a broadband
network throughout Siberia and the Russian Far East. The network is set
to support the operator's USO goals in the region, providing residents
of remote communities with essential connectivity to broadband internet
and telephony services.

As part of the agreement, Synterra, a long-time Gilat partner in
Russia, has committed to implement Gilat's technology in 1500 remote
sites.

"We are proud to continue our ongoing partnership with Synterra, and
view this project as a clear vote of confidence in our technology and
service support. We look forward to supporting Synterra's efforts in
extending broadband connectivity throughout the rugged geography of the
Siberian and Russian Far East districts," said Arie Rozichner, Gilat's
RVP Eurasia.

About Synterra

Synterra Group of Companies, the national communication carrier of
Russia provides a comprehensive range of telecommunication services to
national corporations, public structures, corporate customers,
communication operators, content providers and private users in the
territory of Russia and the CIS countries, Baltic States, Europe and
Asia. For more information please visit www.synterra.ru

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
750,000 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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attract and retain qualified personnel, inability to protect the
Company's proprietary technology and risks associated with Gilat's
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CONTACT: Karen Mazor
         Gilat Satellite Networks
         (972) 54 228 8039
         karenm@gilat.com