Volatus Aerospace Announces Strategic Collaboration with Sentinel R&D to Support Canadian Sovereign UAV Capability

Executive Summary

• Volatus Aerospace Inc. entered into a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding with Sentinel R&D Inc. to jointly develop a Canadian‑designed interceptor UAV platform.
• The partnership combines Sentinel’s composite airframe engineering with Volatus’ systems integration, autonomy software, testing and commercialization capabilities, supporting Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
• No binding purchase obligations exist; the MOU sets a framework for future technical and commercial discussions and potential scalable production.

Key Details

• Parties Involved: Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX: FLT) and Sentinel R&D Inc., both Canadian aerospace technology companies.
• Collaboration Scope:
• Sentinel to provide UAV platform engineering, airframe design, and composite manufacturing expertise.
• Volatus to lead systems integration, mission systems, autonomy development, testing, and commercialization activities.
• Objective: Advance a Canadian‑developed interceptor UAV aligned with evolving defence and security requirements and explore scalable domestic production capability.
• Strategic Alignment: Supports Volatus’ long‑term strategy of strengthening sovereign aerospace capability and aligns with priority areas in Canada’s Defence Industrial Strategy.
• MOU Nature: Non‑binding; does not create purchase obligations and is subject to further technical and commercial negotiations.
• Quotes:
• Glen Lynch, CEO of Volatus Aerospace – highlighted the synergy between Canadian manufacturing, autonomy software, and operational capability.
• Dr. Katheron Intson, CEO of Sentinel R&D – emphasized the opportunity to strengthen Canadian unmanned systems innovation and manufacturing.

Notable Quotes

• “Volatus continues to execute on its strategy of combining Canadian manufacturing, autonomy software, and operational capability into an integrated aerospace platform… Collaborations such as this support the development of Canadian unmanned systems capability while reinforcing our investments in advanced manufacturing initiatives.” – Glen Lynch, CEO, Volatus Aerospace
• “We believe this collaboration represents a meaningful opportunity to strengthen Canadian unmanned systems innovation and manufacturing capability.” – Dr. Katheron Intson, CEO, Sentinel R&D