Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE: CTTT) (OTC: CITLF) (FRA: X9V) (“CiTech”) announced Monday the execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) with Pathfinder Ventures Inc., a U.S.-based strategic advisory and business development firm specializing in defence, government, and advanced technology programs. The agreement marks a significant 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 commercialization of CiTech’s Nexus 20 Rapid Deployment Radio Base Station.
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 modernization 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. The proposed partnership will focus on U.S. Government engagement, defence contracting, and technology integration opportunities.
“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.”
Subsequent actions include an operational assessment for the establishment of domestic manufacturing and assembly at strategic locations within the U.S. 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 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.”
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. CiTech, listed on the CSE with operations in Perth, Western Australia, is creating autonomous, high capacity, rapidly deployable technology that delivers essential services to where they are needed most. The Company is targeting the mining, defence, border security/surveillance and emergency services sectors with its first product release, the Nexus 16, and now the Nexus 20. For more information, visit www.citech.com.au.
