Critical Infrastructure Technologies Executes a Confidentiality Agreement with Pathfinder Ventures (U.S. Based Strategic Advisory Firm)

(TheNewswire)

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. 
  

  
  

Vancouver, BC –
TheNewswire - October 28, 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 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.

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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