EdgeTI Positioned to Revolutionize Shipyard Backlogs and Accelerate Defense Modernization

Executive Summary

• edgeTI announced the acquisition of key software, automation assets, and technical personnel from Austal Limited to expand its maritime and defense digital‑twin capabilities.
• The company closed an oversubscribed US$8.01 M convertible debenture financing in late 2025, strengthening its balance sheet for accelerated commercialization.
• New strategic collaborations were disclosed with Sabel Systems and the appointment of Lucian Niemeyer to the Industry Advisory Council, enhancing edgeTI’s defense‑sector expertise.

Key Details

• Acquisition of Austal Digital Assets – Completed early February 2026; includes software, automation tools, and technical staff from Austal Limited (ASX: ASB) to establish operations in Perth, Australia.
• Purpose of Acquisition – Enables end‑to‑end digital‑twin workflows for shipyard planning, sustainment operations, and logistics across naval and allied fleets; aims to reduce downtime and long‑term operational costs.
• Strategic Partnership with Sabel Systems – Expanded collaboration to accelerate digital engineering initiatives in defense manufacturing; combines Sabel’s technical expertise with edgeTI’s composable digital‑twin applications for rapid deployment of mission‑ready templates and KPIs.
• Leadership Expansion – Honorable Lucian Niemeyer, former Assistant Secretary of Defense, appointed to edgeTI’s Industry Advisory Council to bolster cyber‑physical risk and operational resilience capabilities.
• Convertible Debenture Financing – Closed in late 2025; US$8.01 M raised via an oversubscribed convertible debenture backed by Laidlaw & Company. Proceeds earmarked for balance‑sheet strengthening, accelerated commercialization, mission‑critical deployments, and expanded enterprise/government digital‑twin implementations.
• Market Context – Cites National Defense Magazine analysis highlighting U.S. shipbuilding’s 0.1 % global share versus China’s 53.3 %; positions AI‑enabled digital twins as essential to addressing shipyard backlogs and sustainment cost overruns (e.g., a $6 B submarine can incur lifetime sustainment costs up to ten times construction cost).
• CEO Quote – Jim Barrett emphasized edgeCore™ platform’s role in delivering faster, smarter decisions and minimizing downtime across maritime assets.

Notable Quotes

“Our edgeCore™ platform is proven and equipped to meet this challenge—combining real‑time digital twin intelligence with AI, automation, and industry‑specific platforms to drive faster, smarter decisions, minimize downtime, and optimize lifecycle performance.” – Jim Barrett, CEO

“Digital twins are no longer aspirational—they are operational imperatives.” – Jim Barrett, CEO