Tel Aviv: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a technology company in the defence, national security and global markets, on August 20 announced that Orbit Communication Systems Ltd. has received multi-million-dollar orders from multiple international customers for its GAIA 100 Tri-Band 5.5-metre and 6.1-metre antenna systems.
The orders, which support Earth Observation (EO), New Space and satellite communications applications, reflect continued demand for Orbit’s high-performance ground station solutions.
Alongside the announcement, Orbit is revealing the GAIA 100 Tri-Band 6.1, designed to deliver higher gain, improved link margins and enhanced Ka-band tracking performance. Supporting Earth Observation, New Space, defence and satellite communications applications, it combines advanced multi-band capability with a cost-effective, maintenance-free architecture.
“The market is placing increasing emphasis on ground station performance, particularly as satellite operators move toward higher-frequency communications and larger data volumes,” said Daniel Eshchar, General Manager of Orbit Communications Systems.
“The GAIA 100 Tri-Band 6.1 was developed to address these evolving requirements by combining enhanced antenna performance, highly accurate Ka-band tracking and a robust, low-maintenance architecture within a single platform,” he said.
The GAIA 100 Tri-Band 6.1 incorporates Orbit’s Auto Track technology, providing the pointing accuracy required for Ka-band communications. By combining integrated RF tracking with Orbit’s control architecture, the system maintains precise satellite alignment throughout the pass, maximising link performance under demanding operating conditions.
The system’s integrated Radome architecture and robust mechanical design support long-term operation with minimal maintenance. By protecting critical antenna components from environmental exposure, the Radome increases system availability, extends service life and reduces lifecycle costs.
The 6.1-metre GAIA system builds on the proven capabilities of the GAIA family, including uninterrupted horizon-to-horizon tracking, full hemispherical coverage and support for LEO, MEO and GEO missions. Available in multiple antenna sizes and frequency configurations, the GAIA family enables operators to tailor systems to mission requirements while maintaining a common platform architecture.
Acquired by Kratos in March 2026, Orbit significantly expands Kratos’ microwave and digital systems portfolio by adding industry-leading satellite communications (SATCOM), tracking, and communications management technologies for airborne, maritime, land, and space applications.
Combined with Kratos’ existing expertise in high-performance RF, microwave, and digital subsystem design and manufacturing, the acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to deliver increasingly integrated, end-to-end communications and mission solutions for defence, national security, and space customers.
The combined capabilities position Kratos to address growing global demand for resilient, mission-critical connectivity supporting unmanned systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, and multi-domain operations while accelerating innovation across rapidly expanding defence and space markets.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
