Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has executed a Non-Disclosure Agreement with Pathfinder Ventures Inc., a U.S.-based strategic advisory firm specializing in defense, government, and advanced technology programs. This agreement establishes the foundation for potential collaboration on government engagement, strategic partnerships, and commercialization of CiTech's Nexus 20 Rapid Deployment Radio Base Station across North American and allied defense markets.
The mutual confidentiality agreement enables both companies to exchange confidential technical, strategic, and commercial information as they explore opportunities in U.S. defense, homeland security, and government modernization programs. Pathfinder Ventures will leverage its extensive network of defense, intelligence, and technology contacts across the U.S. Government and private sector to support CiTech's market entry strategy. This partnership represents CiTech's first step toward establishing a broader business development and advisory relationship focused on federal procurement and agency relationships.
Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech, stated that the NDA formalizes what the company anticipates will become a strong strategic relationship. He emphasized that Pathfinder Ventures brings exceptional experience in U.S. defense engagement, positioning CiTech's Nexus 20 system as a transformative communications and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capability for U.S. and allied forces. The collaboration aligns with CiTech's objective to expand its footprint across NATO and Five Eyes nations, supporting sovereign defense initiatives and coalition interoperability.
Jason Kirby, President of Pathfinder Ventures, brings senior leadership experience as the former commander of U.S. Air Force Special Operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Kirby expressed excitement about partnering with CiTech to bring world-class Australian technology to the U.S. market, noting that the Nexus 20 system addresses critical needs in deployable communications, ISR, and counter-unmanned aircraft system infrastructure. The technology covers key priorities across U.S. and allied defense sectors with unique technological advantages.
Subsequent actions following the NDA include an operational assessment for establishing domestic manufacturing and assembly at strategic locations within the United States. This development marks CiTech's strategic move to expand its autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications and security platforms into the North American defense, homeland security, and emergency services sectors. The partnership with Pathfinder Ventures represents a calculated approach to navigating the complex federal procurement landscape while positioning Australian-developed technology for broader international adoption. For more information about the company, visit https://www.citech.com.au.
