Critical Infrastructure Technologies Expands Global Patent Protection for Autonomous Mobile Communications Platform

Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has achieved significant global patent protection for its autonomous mobile communications technology, expanding the company's reach in defense and critical infrastructure markets worldwide. The company's Nexus 20 platform represents a deployable, autonomous mobile radio station designed for rapid establishment of secure communications in remote or high-threat environments where conventional infrastructure is unavailable or compromised.

The patented system overcomes limitations of traditional mobile LTE and radio infrastructure by integrating transportability, energy autonomy, and intelligent automation into a single platform. This technological advancement substantially expands CiTech's Total Addressable Market beyond traditional telecommunications into defense, disaster response, remote industrial operations, mining, and emerging aerospace and satellite applications. The system's core features include an integrated mobile platform housed within a standard ISO shipping container containing all communications, power, HVAC, and control systems.

A key competitive advantage lies in the system's scissor-lift communications tower, which deploys hydraulically from a stowed position to approximately 16 metres, supporting payloads up to 250 kg and rated to withstand winds up to 45 m/s. The platform's PLC-based automation enables full deployment including tower lift, solar array expansion, and stabilizing leg extension in approximately 30 minutes, with remote or local control capabilities. This rapid deployment capability is critical for defense operations and emergency response scenarios where time-sensitive communications establishment can determine mission success.

The hybrid power architecture incorporates DC generators, up to 4.8 kW solar input, and 150 kWh of onboard battery capacity for continuous off-grid operation, while redundant climate control systems maintain internal environmental stability in all conditions. According to company documentation available at https://www.citech.com.au, the Nexus 20 platform delivers a fully self-contained, air-liftable communications hub capable of autonomous field operation, making it ideal for rapid network establishment in defense operations, disaster recovery, and remote mission support.

A critical differentiator in CiTech's design is its super-rigid, precision-engineered mast, which maintains complete stability even under extreme wind conditions. Unlike competitor systems that suffer vibration and movement during operation, CiTech's mast design ensures consistent, uninterrupted signal delivery—a fundamental requirement for mission-critical defense and communications environments. This structural integrity, combined with energy independence and automation, significantly reduces personnel exposure and logistics requirements, enhancing reliability and operational readiness in demanding field conditions.

The system's modular and AI-enabled architecture positions CiTech for next-generation applications including rapid-deploy satellite ground stations and mobile telemetry for aerospace and UAS test ranges, counter-UAS and electronic perimeter defense, and critical infrastructure protection for ports, airports, and large-scale civic events. These applications align with growing focus areas in NATO and European defense programs, as detailed in the company's patent filings.

CiTech has secured comprehensive global intellectual property protection through patent filings in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States. The South African patent has been granted, with all other jurisdictions under or awaiting examination. This extensive IP coverage ensures broad protection of CiTech's Nexus 20 technology across major defense and communications markets worldwide.

Brenton Scott, Chief Executive Officer of CiTech, emphasized the strategic importance of this patent achievement, stating that the company's rigid-mast design delivers stable, uninterrupted connectivity in any environment, providing a decisive operational advantage for defense, emergency response, security surveillance, and industrial users globally. The Nexus 20 patent establishes CiTech as an innovator in autonomous, cyber-resilient, and energy-independent communications infrastructure, combining mechanical innovation, renewable energy systems, and intelligent control to deliver a new class of mobile infrastructure solutions for defense, emergency, and strategic industrial operations worldwide.