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M&A / Property

Critical Infra, DroneShield enter deal for Nexus 20

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Sep 19, 2025 · 16:31 CTTT · 0.28 Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd
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Executive Summary

  • Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has executed a confidentiality agreement (NDA) with DroneShield Ltd. to design and integrate counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capabilities for its Nexus 20 platform.
  • The Nexus 20 program involves 50 platforms requested by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, aiming to provide a fully integrated, secure, and resilient defence system.
  • This agreement complements existing collaborations with Babcock International, Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy, and Ericsson Ltd. to secure full 4G/5G telecommunications systems for the platform.

Key Details

  • Counter-UAS Integration: The NDA with DroneShield Ltd. facilitates the design and integration of counter-drone technology into the Nexus 20 platform, leveraging DroneShield's global expertise in C-UAS.
  • Ukrainian Ministry of Defence Contract: The Nexus 20 program consists of 50 platforms specifically requested by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence.
  • Strategic Partnerships: The DroneShield NDA builds upon previously executed agreements:
    • Memorandum of Understanding with Babcock International.
    • Three-way NDAs with Nokia Solutions and Networks Oy and Ericsson Ltd.
  • System Capabilities: The combined efforts aim to position the Nexus 20 as a unique global offering that integrates secure communications (Nokia/Ericsson), defence expertise (Babcock), and counter-UAS technology (DroneShield).
  • Development Status: The execution of the NDA allows the C-UAS system design to proceed concurrently with the ongoing telecommunications integration.

Notable Quotes

  • "This agreement with DroneShield marks another critical step forward in delivering a fully integrated defence capability to meet the operational needs of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence," said Brenton Scott, chief executive officer of Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. "By combining secure communications from Nokia and Ericsson, Babcock's defence expertise, and DroneShield's counter-UAS technology, the Nexus 20 is being positioned as the only one of its kind, globally."
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