Critical Infrastructure Technologies Provides Global Patent Update And Expands Defence Market Reach

Executive Summary

• Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. announced international patent filings for its “Mobile Radio Station” (Nexus 20) technology across ten jurisdictions, with a South African grant already issued.
• The patented system offers a deployable, autonomous communications hub housed in an ISO container, featuring a 16‑m scissor‑lift tower, hybrid power (generator + solar + battery), and AI‑enabled automation for rapid field deployment.
• Expanded IP protection broadens CiTech’s addressable market into defence, disaster response, mining, aerospace, counter‑UAS, and critical infrastructure security sectors.

Key Details

• Patent Coverage: Applications filed in Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, South Africa (granted), Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States.
• Core System Features:
• ISO container‑based platform containing communications, power, HVAC, and control systems.
• Scissor‑lift tower ≈ 16 m tall, payload up to 250 kg, wind‑rated to 45 m/s.
• PLC‑based autonomous deployment (tower lift, solar array expansion, stabilising legs) in ~30 minutes, controllable locally or remotely.
• Hybrid power: DC generators, up to 4.8 kW solar input, 150 kWh onboard battery for off‑grid operation.
• Redundant climate control with dual 5 kW HVAC units.
• Competitive Advantages: Super‑rigid mast design ensures stability under extreme wind, reducing vibration and signal interruption versus competitor systems.
• Potential Applications:
• Rapid‑deploy satellite ground stations & mobile telemetry for aerospace/UAS test ranges.
• Counter‑UAS and electronic perimeter defence (aligned with NATO/European programmes).
• Critical infrastructure protection and smart‑city security (ports, airports, large civic events).
• Strategic Impact: Global IP coverage positions CiTech to capture market share in defence and critical communications, supporting commercialization of its first product, Nexus 16.

Notable Quotes

“Achieving global patent coverage for our Nexus 20 platform strengthens CiTech’s strategic position in the defence and critical communications sectors,” said Brenton Scott, Chief Executive Officer. “Our patented, rigid‑mast design delivers stable, uninterrupted connectivity in any environment—providing a decisive operational advantage for defence, emergency response, security/surveillance and industrial users worldwide.”