Critical Infrastructure Technologies Expands Sovereign Manufacturing Capabilities with Western Australian Acquisition

Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE: CTTT) is advancing toward acquiring a Western Australian precision manufacturing company to expand its advanced production capabilities and secure local sovereign manufacturing capacity for its autonomous communication systems. The acquisition, valued at AUD $7.7 million plus adjustments, would add a profitable business with revenue exceeding AUD $7.4 million and EBITDA of more than AUD $1.9 million, providing a robust earnings base to support accelerated growth in sovereign defence manufacturing.

The transaction carries significant strategic importance for Australia's defence industry sovereignty. By acquiring a company with Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) accreditation, CiTech gains immediate access to classified Defence programs, enabling participation in sensitive national security projects. This accreditation, administered by the Australian Department of Defence, requires companies to meet rigorous security, governance, and information protection standards essential for defence contracting.

The manufacturing facility brings certified ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment), and ISO 45001 (Safety) standards, along with state-of-the-art fabrication equipment including laser cutting systems, CNC folding and bending machines, robotic welding technology, and advanced CAD/CAM integration. This combination of modern equipment, skilled personnel, and robust quality management enables production of defence-grade components with precision, repeatability, and efficiency.

For CiTech, the acquisition establishes vertically integrated production capacity that improves speed, cost efficiency, and scalability for its Nexus 20 and future autonomous communication systems. The company's CEO Brenton Scott emphasized that this move reinforces CiTech's commitment to building a sovereign Australian manufacturing ecosystem capable of supporting rapid-deployment systems for defence, emergency response, and secure communications. The acquisition complements CiTech's growing network of international partnerships, including collaborations with Babcock International and Terma, while expanding its reach across NATO's Eastern Flank through its EU presence in Latvia.

To finance the acquisition and provide working capital, CiTech has engaged Moneta Securities, a specialist capital markets advisory and corporate finance firm, to raise up to AUD $10 million. Due diligence is progressing well and expected to complete by December 19, 2025, with a targeted settlement date of January 31, 2026. The transaction remains subject to completion of due diligence, finalization of the Share Purchase Agreement, securing required funding, and standard closing conditions. More information about Moneta Securities can be found at https://www.monetasecurities.com, while details about CiTech's autonomous technology platforms are available at https://www.citech.com.au.

This development represents a strategic consolidation within Australia's defence technology sector at a time when sovereign manufacturing capabilities are increasingly prioritized for national security. The integration of advanced fabrication facilities with CiTech's autonomous communications expertise creates a vertically integrated defence technology provider positioned to address growing demand for secure, rapidly deployable systems in defence, border security, and emergency response sectors.