04/15/2026
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
We have announced that our hybrid-fiber Ethernet technology has been successfully deployed in a pilot by the U.S. Air Force (“USAF”) at an undisclosed base, delivering over 85% in combined upfront and recurring cost savings.
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.
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.
Actelis 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 85% in combined upfront and recurring cost savings.