Actelis Networks Inc ( ASNS ) shares are trading sharply higher on Wednesday after the company said it received a significant order from a Japanese governmental entity for its MetaLight networking solutions, which are designed for critical civil and defense infrastructure. Here’s what investors need to know.

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Actelis Secures Order For Cyber-Hardened Networking Solutions

The order covers dozens of units and will be fulfilled through Actelis' Japanese channel partner and distributor. According to the company, the MetaLight product line provides cyber-hardened, Ethernet-over-copper connectivity intended to deliver high-speed network performance over existing copper infrastructure.

Actelis said the deployment will support applications including transportation networks, utilities and public safety systems, while also potentially extending to defense-related installations.

Actelis also said the new order builds on its prior work supplying networking solutions for highway and rail systems in the country, further broadening its footprint in the Japanese public agency market.

The company pointed to Japan's broader infrastructure modernization efforts, citing the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Digital Infrastructure Development Plan for 2030, which emphasizes digital networks and security.

ASNS Shares Surge Wednesday Morning

ASNS Price Action: Actelis Networks ( ASNS ) shares were up 39.88% at 53 cents at the time of publication on Wednesday. The stock is near its 52-week low of 16 cents, according to Benzinga Pro data.

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