Draganfly to work with Babcock, CiTech in Asia Pacific

Executive Summary

• Draganfly Inc. has entered into a collaborative framework with Babcock International Group PLC and Critical Infrastructure Technologies Corp. (via subsidiary CiTech International Ltd.) to explore joint initiatives in the Asia-Pacific defense and security sector.
• The collaboration leverages Draganfly’s NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial systems (specifically the Commander 3XL) alongside Babcock’s engineering expertise and CiTech’s digital architectures to address regional priorities such as defense modernization, maritime security, and disaster response.
• The parties have executed a non-disclosure agreement and will begin assessing targeted collaborations and joint program concepts tailored to the region's evolving security needs.

Key Details

• Parties Involved: Draganfly Inc., Babcock International Group PLC, and Critical Infrastructure Technologies Corp. (operating through CiTech International Ltd.).
• Agreement Type: Collaborative framework following the execution of a non-disclosure agreement (NDA).
• Strategic Focus: Strengthening defense and security capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.
• Technology & Capabilities:
  • Draganfly: Provides NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial systems, including the Commander 3XL, offering multimission ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance), rapid-response capability, and aerial intelligence.
  • Babcock: Contributes mission-critical engineering expertise, fleet sustainment, naval support, training, and defense program delivery for governments and allied militaries.
  • CiTech: Adds high-assurance digital architectures, integrated sensor platforms, and resilient decision support systems for complex national security environments.
• Target Applications: Defense modernization, maritime and border security, disaster response, critical infrastructure protection, and multidomain situational awareness.
• Next Steps: The parties will begin assessing targeted collaborations and joint program concepts tailored to the region's requirements.

Notable Quotes

• "This collaboration represents a meaningful step in Draganfly's continued expansion into the Asia Pacific defence market... By aligning our proven aerial systems with the established capabilities of Babcock and CiTech, we see significant opportunity to contribute to long-term defence modernization programs that require interoperable, high-assurance technologies." — Cameron Chell, Chief Executive Officer of Draganfly.