U.S. Air Force Successfully Deploys a Pilot with Actelis’ Technology to Modernize Mission Critical Networks Generating Over 85% Cost Savings Compared to SpaceX’s StarShield and 5G
Rhea-AI Summary
Actelis Networks (OTC: ASNS) announced a successful U.S. Air Force pilot deployment of its hybrid-fiber Ethernet technology on April 14, 2026, delivering over 85% combined upfront and recurring cost savings versus evaluated alternatives including SpaceX StarShield, microwave, and 5G.
The pilot used existing copper and fiber to avoid trenching, supports mission-critical sensors in remote environments, is certified for NIPR/SIPR use, and is listed on the DoD Information Network Approved Products List.
Positive
- Cost savings >85% reported in combined upfront and recurring expenses
- DoD certifications including NIPR/SIPR and DoDIN Approved Products List
- Rapid deployment using existing copper and fiber avoided new construction
Negative
- No binding contract announced from the Air Force pilot
- Undisclosed base limits investor visibility on scale and rollout timing
News Market Reaction – ASNS
On the day this news was published, ASNS gained 19.84%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
ASNS gained 27.01% while momentum peers were mixed: AIRG up 5.11% and SONM down 3.18%, supporting a stock-specific reaction rather than a sector-wide move.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 | Nasdaq delisting | Negative | -73.4% | Nasdaq Hearings Panel determination to delist and move trading to OTC. |
| Mar 26 | Follow-on order | Positive | -4.4% | Follow-on order from major North American railway for rail safety networks. |
| Mar 24 | AI acquisition plan | Positive | -12.5% | Binding term sheet to acquire Exaware and enter AI data center networking. |
| Mar 23 | ITS win | Positive | +39.6% | Selection for Cincinnati intelligent transportation system upgrade deployment. |
| Mar 18 | 2025 earnings | Neutral | +7.0% | Reported 2025 results with strong Q4 rebound but lower full-year revenue. |
Recent news often produced sharp moves, with positive commercial wins sometimes selling off and negative listing events drawing large declines.
Over the last month, Actelis moved from commercial wins and an AI-focused acquisition plan into significant listing and capital structure changes. On Mar 18, earnings showed a Q4 revenue rebound but lower full-year sales. Subsequent transportation and railway networking wins on Mar 23 and Mar 26 highlighted growing deployments. A binding term sheet to acquire Exaware on Mar 24 shifted focus toward AI data-center networking. By Apr 9, Nasdaq delisting news triggered a steep selloff. Today’s U.S. Air Force pilot underscores traction in defense, consistent with its federal and military focus.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +19.8% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with the stock’s sensitivity to operational wins, as seen after prior municipal deployments. The U.S. Air Force pilot validates Actelis’ role in mission-critical defense networking and highlights cost savings of over 85% versus alternatives. However, the share price remains 98.7% below the 8.6 52-week high and well under the 2.98 200-day MA, underscoring ongoing risk from recent delisting developments and capital structure pressures.
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Rapid Deployment Over Existing Infrastructure Positions Actelis as a Cost-Effective Solution for Mission-Critical Defense Networks
Sunnyvale, Calif., April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Actelis Networks, Inc. (OTC: ASNS) ("Actelis" or the "Company"), a market leader in cyber-hardened, rapid-deployment networking solutions for IoT and broadband applications, today announced that its hybrid-fiber Ethernet technology has been successfully deployed in a pilot by the U.S. Air Force (“USAF”) at an undisclosed base, delivering over
The deployment supports mission-critical sensors in remote and hard-to-reach environments, where traditional approaches would have required new infrastructure buildouts, extended timelines, and substantially higher costs. These types of deployments are increasingly central to U.S. defense strategy, as the Department of the Air Force emphasizes the need for resilient, adaptive, and secure connectivity to support real-time operations across air, cyber, and space domains.1
As part of its evaluation process, the U.S. Air Force assessed multiple connectivity options, including satellite-based solutions such as SpaceX’s StarShield, microwave systems, and 5G. In this technical validation and cost analysis, the Air Force determined a solution incorporating Actelis’ technology is a superior one compared to other alternatives, highlighting its ability to deliver fiber-grade connectivity over existing infrastructure with compelling economic and deployment advantages—particularly in scenarios where cyber-safety, speed, cost, and operational flexibility are critical.
By leveraging existing copper and fiber assets, –Actelis enabled USAF to avoid the need for costly trenching or new construction. This aligns with broader U.S. Department of Defense priorities to modernize installation communications infrastructure, which has been identified as requiring significant upgrades in capacity, scalability, and resiliency to support next-generation operations.
“This successful implementation with the USAF is a clear example of how defense organizations are rethinking network architecture in an increasingly complex global environment,” said Tuvia Barlev, Chairman and CEO of Actelis. “The U.S. Air Force evaluated a range of alternatives, including satellite-based solutions, and ultimately determined that the approach that delivers immediate operational capability with significantly lower cost includes our solution. As defense agencies accelerate investments in resilient and adaptive infrastructure - supported by large-scale programs such as the Air Force’s Base Infrastructure Modernization initiative, which carries a contract ceiling of up to
Key expected outcomes of the deployment include:
- Millions in total cost savings, including capital and ongoing operational expenses
- Expanded utilization of existing infrastructure across multiple sites, further enhancing efficiency
- Moving to modern, cyber-hardened infrastructure as soon as possible
Actelis’ hybrid networking technology supports a wide range of environments, including legacy copper (Cat3, Cat5/6), coaxial, and fiber networks, enabling seamless integration across complex infrastructure systems typical in defense and government applications.
Actelis Networks is certified for use in secure military environments, including NIPR and SIPR networks, and is listed on the U.S. Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) Approved Products List (APL).
About Actelis Networks, Inc.
Actelis Networks, Inc. (OTC: ASNS) is a market leader in hybrid fiber, cyber-hardened networking solutions for rapid deployment in wide-area IoT applications, including government, ITS, military, utility, rail, telecom, and campus networks. Actelis' innovative portfolio offers fiber-grade performance with the flexibility and cost-efficiency of hybrid fiber-copper networks. Through its "Cyber Aware Networking" initiative, Actelis also provides AI-based cyber monitoring and protection for all edge devices, enhancing network security and resilience. For more information, please visit www.actelis.com.
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1 https://www.dafcio.af.mil/Portals/64/DAF%20Network%20of%20the%20Future%20Strategy_vF.pdf
2 https://www.aflcmc.af.mil/NEWS/Article-Display/Article/3909048/eitaas-bim-services-awarded-a-125b-agreement/
