Vancouver, BC – TheNewswire - October 8, 2025 – Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE: CTTT) (OTC: CITLF) (FRA: X9V) (“CiTech” or the “Company”), a leading developer of autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications and security platforms, is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a Rover within the Team Defence Australia (TDA) industry delegation for the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025, to be held 13–15 October 2025 at the Walter E. Washi ...

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Core Insights - Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CiTech) has signed a Confidentiality Agreement with DroneShield Limited to develop Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) capabilities for the Nexus 20 platform, as requested by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence [1][4] - This agreement builds on previous collaborations with Babcock International, Nokia Solutions, and Ericsson, focusing on the integration of 4G/5G telecommunications systems for the Nexus 20 [2][4] - The Nexus 20 program aims to deliver 50 platforms to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, providing a fully integrated and secure system for modern defense operations [4] Company Overview - CiTech specializes in autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications platforms, targeting sectors such as mining, defense, border security, and emergency services [8] - The company is commercializing its first product, the Nexus 16, which aims to provide critical mobile telecommunications using patented self-deploying technology [8] - DroneShield Limited offers AI-enabled counter-drone systems for various platforms and serves customers in over 30 countries, including military and government sectors [6]

Core Insights - TB2 Aerospace LLC, in collaboration with Draganfly Inc., successfully deployed the Drone Recharging Operational Payload System (DROPS) during the U.S. Army's Sustainment Modernization Experiment 2025 (SMEX25) [1][2] - The DROPS system achieved a 100% success rate in autonomously deploying, recovering, and recharging tactical resupply pods, validating its operational performance in challenging environments [2] - The integration of DROPS with Draganfly's Commander 3XL demonstrates the potential to revolutionize military logistics and enhance operational capabilities [3] Company Overview - Draganfly Inc. is a pioneer in drone solutions and AI-driven software, with over 25 years of innovation in various sectors including public safety, agriculture, and industrial inspections [4] - TB2 Aerospace, founded in 2020, focuses on developing autonomous logistics and tactical payload systems, with DROPS as its flagship solution designed for defense and disaster response applications [5] Key Capabilities - The Commander 3XL, enabled with DROPS, autonomously captured, transported, and delivered payloads, significantly reducing the need for human logistics support [6] - DROPS demonstrated platform agnosticism, functioning seamlessly across various platforms, confirming its versatility and integration capabilities [6]