Actelis wins Japanese government order for networking equipment
March 11, 2026 11:20 AM
IH Market News
Actelis Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:ASNS) said it has secured a new order from a Japanese government entity for dozens of MetaLight networking units to support infrastructure modernization initiatives.
The purchase was made through the company’s distributor in Japan and will see MetaLight systems deployed in critical infrastructure settings, according to a company press release. These networking solutions are designed for use in areas such as transportation systems, utilities and public safety networks, with potential applications in defense-related facilities.
The announcement comes as Actelis trades with a market capitalization of about $3.29 million. The company’s shares have declined roughly 95% over the past year, recently trading around $0.38. Over the last twelve months, Actelis generated approximately $3.37 million in revenue, representing a 56% year-over-year decline. Despite the revenue drop, the company currently holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, although it continues to experience significant cash burn. Some analysts have set price targets near $5, implying potential upside from current levels.
MetaLight technology uses Ethernet-over-copper networking to deliver high-speed connectivity through existing copper wiring. This approach allows organizations to upgrade network performance without installing new fiber infrastructure. Actelis has previously deployed similar systems in Japan for highway and rail network projects.
The order coincides with Japan’s broader infrastructure strategy after the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications released its “Digital Infrastructure Development Plan for 2030,” which focuses on expanding digital networks, artificial intelligence capabilities and cybersecurity.
“This provides additional validation of the mission-critical reliability and security that Actelis’ MetaLight family consistently delivers,” said Tuvia Barlev. “Governments and defense-adjacent organizations in Japan are increasingly prioritizing secure, rapid-deployment networking for their most critical assets.”
The company did not disclose the value of the contract or the expected deployment timeline.
Actelis develops networking technology used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications across sectors including government, transportation, military systems, utilities, railways, telecommunications and campus networks.
In other recent developments, Actelis has continued to win additional orders while addressing regulatory issues related to its listing on Nasdaq. The company recently received an order to supply hybrid fiber-copper networking equipment for a California Department of Transportation project in San Mateo County valued at about $120 million. It also secured a follow-on order worth $150,000 from a major European natural gas transmission operator and another $200,000 in orders from a U.S. telecommunications provider.
Actelis has also won a contract to deliver networking equipment for an infrastructure modernization project in Chino, California, aimed at upgrading the city’s communications systems.
On the regulatory side, the company has requested a hearing before the Nasdaq Hearing Panel after receiving a delisting notice for failing to maintain the minimum bid price requirement. Actelis said it plans to present a strategy aimed at restoring compliance with Nasdaq listing standards.
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