Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. recently demonstrated an effective satellite-communications (satcom) interference-handling technology. With the aid of artificial intelligence (AI), it can detect and handle interference to enhance the reliability and security of satcom links in many operating environments.

Preliminary results revealed 10X improvement in interference detection and cancellation performance compared to conventional interference mitigation techniques. With improvements, a satcom system maintains compatibility with other modern satcom systems and with no distortion of processed satcom signals. 

The demonstration included numerous interference scenarios, some under dynamic conditions. The patent-pending satcom approach is designed to operate with standard AI techniques processed on existing edge neural processing units (NPUs). The technology bolsters connectivity as available frequency spectrum competes for a growing number of wireless applications, such as 5G cellular communications (see image above). 

Aharon Mullokandov, chief R&D officer at Gilat (Petah Tikva, Israel), explained, “This achievement demonstrates Gilat’s technological leadership in enabling service continuity under severe interference and jamming scenarios, helping ensure robust and resilient satellite communications in highly contested spectrum environments.”

He added, “In an environment where spectrum is becoming a crucial resource for both defense and commercial applications, this technology opens new opportunities that were not possible before.”