Actelis Networks Scores FAA Contract for Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Modernization

Actelis Networks has received a strategic order from the FAA for air traffic control infrastructure modernization. Actelis provides cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment hybrid fiber networking solutions for IoT applications, including government, intelligent traffic systems, and utility applications. The company's portfolio capabilities include hybrid fiber, aggregation switches, high-density Ethernet devices, advanced management software, and cyber-protection.

Actelis Networks (NASDAQ: ASNS) has received a strategic order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for air traffic control infrastructure modernization. The company, known for its cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment hybrid fiber networking solutions, has been awarded a $0.5 million contract to provide advanced hybrid-fiber networking solutions. This order is part of the FAA's broader $12.5 billion modernization initiative, approved through the "One Big Beautiful Bill" in July 2025 [1].

The deployment will leverage Actelis' MacSec-encrypted networking solution to upgrade existing infrastructure, delivering cyber-hardened, fiber-grade communication capabilities. The project is part of a larger aviation infrastructure transformation that could exceed $30 billion in total investments [1]. Actelis' technology allows for immediate infrastructure improvements without requiring complete overhauls, working across existing copper, coax, and fiber infrastructure.

The order represents a strategic foothold for Actelis in the larger $12.5 billion air traffic control modernization initiative. While modest in size, the order's significance lies in its position as an initial deployment that could lead to substantially larger follow-on contracts. The press release explicitly mentions the FAA modernization could ultimately require over $30 billion in investments, with $4.75 billion specifically allocated for telecommunications infrastructure - directly aligned with Actelis' offerings [1].

Actelis' technology value proposition is compelling. Their hybrid-fiber networking solutions allow the FAA to achieve immediate infrastructure upgrades without expensive fiber deployment. The MacSec-encrypted technology works with existing copper, coax, and fiber infrastructure, providing cyber-hardened connectivity that meets federal security requirements while avoiding the costs and delays of complete infrastructure replacement.

The company has established credentials with the FAA dating back to 2020, suggesting they've successfully navigated federal procurement processes before. The partnership with IP Integration also provides an established channel into federal agencies. While investors should note this initial order represents a tiny fraction of the overall modernization budget, it establishes Actelis as a proven vendor in this massive multi-year initiative with potential to capture additional contracts as the program expands across FAA facilities nationwide [1].

The order was facilitated through Actelis' partnership with IP Integration, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for federal agencies. "This order validates Actelis' critical role in modernizing America's air traffic control infrastructure," said Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis Networks. "Recent communication disruptions at major airports have highlighted the urgent need for reliable, cyber-secure networking solutions that can deliver immediate improvements without requiring complete infrastructure overhauls. Our technology enables the FAA to achieve fiber-grade connectivity and military-level security across diverse facility environments, supporting the safe and efficient management of our nation's airspace" [1].

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