VANCOUVER, BC - October 28, 2025 (NEWMEDIAWIRE) - 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 the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Pathfinder Ventures Inc., a U.S.-based strategic advisory and business development firm specialising in defence, government, and advanced technology programmes.

This agreement marks an important step in CiTech’s expansion strategy across North America and allied defence markets, providing a foundation for deeper collaboration on government engagement, strategic partnerships, and commercialisation of CiTech’s Nexus 20 Rapid Deployment Radio Base Station.

Key Highlights

• CiTech and Pathfinder Ventures Inc. have entered into a Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to explore strategic collaboration in U.S. and allied defence markets.
• The proposed partnership will focus on U.S. Government engagement, defence contracting, and technology integration opportunities.
• Pathfinder to support CiTech in navigating U.S. federal procurement and agency relationships.
• NDA enables the exchange of confidential technical, strategic, and commercial information.
• Aligns with CiTech’s plan to expand its Nexus 20 Rapid Deployment Base Station into the North American defence, homeland security and emergency services sectors.
• Marks the first step toward a broader business development and advisory partnership between the companies.
• Subsequent actions include an operational assessment for the establishment of domestic manufacturing and assembly at strategic locations within the U.S.

Building the Pathway to the U.S. Defence Market

Under the NDA, both companies will explore the exchange of proprietary and confidential information to assess opportunities for joint participation in U.S. defence, homeland security, and government modernisation programmes.

Pathfinder Ventures will leverage its extensive network of defence, intelligence, and technology contacts across the U.S. Government and private sector to support CiTech’s market entry and partnership strategy.

“This NDA formalises the first step in what we anticipate will be a strong and strategic relationship,” said Brenton Scott, CEO and CEO of CiTech. “Pathfinder Ventures brings exceptional experience in U.S. defence engagement, and together we aim to position CiTech’s Nexus 20 system as the cutting-edge transformative communications and ISR capability for U.S. and allied forces.”

Strategic Alignment

The collaboration aligns with CiTech’s objective to expand its footprint across NATO and Five Eyes nations, supporting sovereign defence initiatives and coalition interoperability. Pathfinder’s proven track record in strategic business development, sales acceleration, and U.S. federal contracting complements CiTech’s mission to deliver advanced, deployable infrastructure solutions for defence and emergency response operations.

Jason Kirby, President of Pathfinder Ventures, brings senior leadership as the former commander of U.S. Air Force Special Operations in the Indo-Pacific region as well as extensive defence industry leadership. “We are excited to partner with CiTech as they bring world-class Australian technology to the U.S. market,” said Jason Kirby. “The Nexus 20 system addresses critical needs in deployable communications, ISR, and counter-UAS infrastructure with unique technological advantages covering key priorities across the U.S. and allied defence sectors.”

On Behalf of the Board of Directors:

Brenton Scott
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.
Brenton.s@citech.com.au
+61 411 751 191

About Pathfinder Ventures Inc.

Pathfinder Ventures Inc. is a Delaware-based advisory and business development firm focused on accelerating market access for innovative companies in the defence, aerospace, and national security sectors.
With an experienced leadership team and deep relationships across U.S. Government agencies, Pathfinder supports clients in navigating the federal procurement and contracting landscape.

About Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.

Listed on the CSE with operations in Perth, Western Australia, CiTech is creating autonomous, high capacity, rapidly deployable technology that delivers essential services to where they are needed most. CiTech is targeting the mining, defence, border security/surveillance and emergency services sectors in relation to its first product release, the Nexus 16, which aims to provide critical mobile telecommunications for such sectors. Using patented technologies, CiTech’s self-deploying platform (SDP) provides a solution for two of the greatest limitations of current rapidly deployable communication solutions, strength of the tower and ability to rapidly self-deploy and operate, in numerous situations. The SDP is designed to support radio equipment including LTE (Long Term Evolution) and several other technological payloads, such as surveillance and anti-drone systems. CiTech has completed the research and development phase and is currently commercialising the first of many products that will be released. To learn more about the Company, visit www.citech.com.au.

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