Actelis Networks Shares Soar After FAA Order, Up 33%

Actelis Networks shares rose 33% to 48 cents after receiving a $500,000 order from the FAA for advanced hybrid-fiber networking solutions to modernize critical air-traffic-control infrastructure. The order is part of the FAA's broader modernization initiative following Congress's approval of $12.5 billion in dedicated funding in July.

Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASNS) saw its shares rise by 33% to 48 cents following the announcement of a $500,000 order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for advanced hybrid-fiber networking solutions. The order is part of the FAA's broader modernization initiative, which received $12.5 billion in dedicated funding from Congress in July 2025.

The FAA's order is for the initial deployment of Actelis' MacSec-encrypted networking solution, which aims to upgrade existing infrastructure overnight to deliver cyber-hardened, fiber-grade, reliable communication. This deployment demonstrates Actelis' critical role in modernizing U.S. critical infrastructure.

The $12.5 billion modernization initiative, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill," allocates $4.75 billion for telecommunications infrastructure improvements. This funding positions advanced networking solutions like those provided by Actelis at the center of America's multi-year, multi-billion-dollar aviation infrastructure transformation, which could ultimately require investments exceeding $30 billion [1].

Actelis' technology addresses key challenges facing aviation infrastructure modernization by providing immediate deployment capabilities that work seamlessly across existing copper, coax, and fiber infrastructure. This approach enables rapid enhancement of critical communication systems without the extensive downtime and construction costs associated with traditional fiber-only solutions.

The order represents an initial deployment that could lead to substantially larger follow-on contracts, positioning Actelis for significant growth in the FAA's modernization initiative. Actelis' proven track record with federal aviation authorities and its unique technological advantages position it well to support additional phases of the FAA's infrastructure transformation initiative [2].

The deployment will enhance secure, reliable connectivity across FAA facilities and airports, enabling fiber-grade performance regardless of existing infrastructure while maintaining the highest cybersecurity standards required for mission-critical aviation operations.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/actelis-networks-receives-strategic-order-130000025.html
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/ASNS/actelis-networks-receives-strategic-order-from-the-faa-for-critical-ft6duzx2z0ll.html