Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has executed a Letter of Intent with H. Cegielski - Poznan S.A., a subsidiary of Poland's leading defense group Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa S.A., to establish a long-term strategic partnership focused on the production and deployment of the Nexus 20 autonomous platform in Central and Eastern Europe. This partnership represents a significant development in regional defense capabilities, combining Canadian autonomous technology with Polish industrial manufacturing expertise to address security needs along NATO's Eastern Flank.
The agreement follows a Non-Disclosure Agreement between the parties and reflects a shared intent to combine CiTech's Nexus 20 technology with HCP's established manufacturing, integration, and support capabilities. The Nexus 20 platform provides rapid, autonomous telecommunications and surveillance infrastructure designed to support modern defense and critical security operations. By establishing HCP as a manufacturing and integration hub within the Central and Eastern European region, the partnership aims to deliver a world-class, sovereign-capable solution for European strategic clients.
Under the LOI, CiTech and HCP intend to collaborate in several key areas including production and assembly, technology transfer, and strategic market expansion. The partnership will facilitate the transfer of technical know-how to ensure high-quality local maintenance, training, and operational support while leveraging HCP's position within the PGZ Group and CiTech's international partnerships to pursue government and defense contracts. More information about HCP's capabilities can be found at https://www.hcp.eu/en.
The LOI outlines an initial roadmap with specific milestones, including a March 2026 visit by Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech, to HCP headquarters in Poznań to progress and finalize commercial, technical and logistical arrangements. In May 2026, the first Nexus 20 prototype unit will be delivered to HCP's Poznań facility for technical evaluation, training, and Proof-of-Concept demonstrations for regional stakeholders. This partnership represents a significant step forward in CiTech's international expansion strategy and will complement the establishment of their EU Headquarters in Latvia.
"By working alongside HCP and the PGZ Group, we are positioning the Nexus 20 platform to support allied defense capabilities across Central and Eastern Europe," said Brenton Scott, Chief Executive Officer of Critical Infrastructure Technologies. The partnership comes at a time when regional security concerns have heightened the need for advanced, rapidly deployable communications and surveillance infrastructure. The collaboration between a Canadian technology developer and a historic Polish defense manufacturer represents a strategic alignment of capabilities that could significantly enhance NATO's defensive posture in the region.
The importance of this partnership extends beyond immediate business interests to broader geopolitical implications. As tensions persist in Eastern Europe, the ability to rapidly deploy autonomous communications and surveillance platforms could prove crucial for defense operations. The technology transfer component ensures that maintenance and operational support will be available locally, reducing dependence on external technical assistance during critical situations. This development demonstrates how international technology partnerships can strengthen regional security architectures while supporting local industrial capabilities.
For more information about Critical Infrastructure Technologies and their autonomous platform technology, visit https://www.citech.com.au. The original announcement was published on New Media Wire at https://www.newmediawire.com.
