ACSL is drawing an indicated bid after winning a large drone order for the domestic defense sector. The order is worth approximately ¥500 million, with delivery scheduled during 2027.
ACSL, a Japanese drone manufacturer, is seeing buying lead, trading sharply higher than the previous day. The stock was at an indicated bid in the 9 a.m. hour, with the current price around ¥1,128 and the price range remaining unexecuted.
The order is a large contract for small unmanned aircraft won through a defense-sector tender. The order is worth approximately ¥500 million, with delivery scheduled during 2027. It is said to have no impact on results for the current fiscal year, while the impact on results for the fiscal year ending December 2027 is currently under review.
The company has identified contribution to the defense and national security sectors as a key strategy in its medium-term management policy and has stated that it will focus on domestic government procurement. It has strengthened its production base and established a production capacity of 30,000 units per year.
Following a sharp rise in its share price around May in recent years, ACSL had been trading at levels near a 10-month low. The order is being viewed as a positive catalyst, drawing attention to the stock's future direction.