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Critical Infrastructure Technologies and AIRmarket Inc. Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

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Executive Summary

  • Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CiTech) and AIRmarket Inc. have signed a non‑binding Memorandum of Understanding to explore joint pilot projects and potential commercialisation of drone‑enabled airspace, RPAS traffic management, and related digital infrastructure services.
  • The collaboration targets defence, border security, emergency response, wildfire management, critical infrastructure protection, and government‑led pilots across Australia and Canada.
  • Both companies will appoint points of contact and may form a joint working group; any future pilots or commercial arrangements will be governed by separate definitive agreements subject to regulatory and export‑control requirements.

Key Details

  • Parties Involved: Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE: CTTT) and AIRmarket Inc.
  • Agreement Type: Memorandum of Understanding (non‑binding framework).
  • Geographic Focus: Bi‑national (Australia–Canada) with emphasis on defence‑inclusive government and emergency services use cases.
  • Strategic Contributions:
  • AIRmarket: RPAS traffic management expertise, airspace utilities, aviation safety, regulatory engagement.
  • CiTech: Secure digital platforms, systems integration, data & AI capabilities, autonomous communications infrastructure for drone operations.
  • Focus Areas of Collaboration:
  • Defence and border security operations.
  • Drone‑as‑First‑Responder (DFR) programs.
  • Wildfire, search‑and‑rescue, disaster response.
  • Critical infrastructure protection (energy, transport, utilities).
  • Technical integration of RTM platforms with secure communications infrastructure.
  • Government‑led pilots, trials, and regulatory engagement.
  • Governance: Appointment of points of contact; potential establishment of a joint working group to guide activities.
  • Future Arrangements: Any pilots, deployments, or commercial contracts will be executed under separate definitive agreements and must comply with applicable regulatory, security, and export‑control requirements.

Notable Quotes

  • “This MOU provides a structured foundation for CiTech and AIRmarket to explore how our combined capabilities can support government and defence stakeholders,” – Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech.
  • “AIRmarket enables the airspace – monitoring it and helping drones operate safely. CiTech enables the remote operations with autonomous infrastructure that brings communications and surveillance in hard‑to‑reach areas… Together, this MOU builds a dual‑use foundation for critical infrastructure,” – Lindsay Mohr, CEO of AIRmarket.
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