(SeaPRwire) –   KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• Formation of a joint venture to engineer and market an Arctic-optimized version of the Nexus platform, titled “Polar Nexus.”
• Establishment of a new facility in British Columbia dedicated to the integration and cold-weather testing of the Polar Nexus.
• Advancement of the Polar Nexus system to facilitate surveillance and communications operations for both industrial and defense sectors in the Arctic.

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Vancouver, BC – March 25, 2026 – Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE:CTTT) (OTC:CITLF) (FRA: X9V) (“CiTech”), a firm specializing in autonomous, high-capacity mobile security and communications solutions, has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Juno Industries (“Juno”). The partnership aims to co-develop and bring to market an Arctic-ready iteration of the company’s Nexus platform, to be known as the “Polar Nexus.”

The JV, held in equal partnership by CiTech and Juno, will prioritize the refinement of the Polar Nexus for deployment and testing in extreme Arctic environments. Additionally, the entity will work to secure commercial and defense-sector clients across North America.

Under the terms of the deal, CiTech will supply a Nexus platform unit and provide the necessary engineering expertise to modify the system for Arctic conditions, while Juno will contribute $450,000 in funding. Both parties will cooperate to generate new intellectual property related to sensor integration, Arctic operational readiness, and scalable deployment.

The Polar Nexus is engineered to support monitoring, communications, and operational needs in remote regions, addressing the rising demand for Arctic defense and infrastructure as strategic interest in the north intensifies (1).

Brenton Scott, CEO of Critical Infrastructure Technologies, stated:

“This collaboration with Juno Industries marks a significant milestone in extending the reach of the Nexus platform into remote and Arctic environments. By merging CiTech’s technology with Juno’s North American expertise and focus on Arctic threat detection, the Polar Nexus is well-positioned to serve both industrial and defense markets.”

Hunter Scharfe, CEO of Juno Industries, added:

“We are pleased to partner with the talented team at CiTech to develop and deploy the Polar Nexus. Juno Industries recognizes the increasing importance of the Arctic in global defense, and we believe platforms like the Polar Nexus will provide significant value. Furthermore, we believe this JV is uniquely suited for success in Canada, given Juno’s deep understanding of the critical requirements of the Canadian Armed Forces and their allies.”

1. (1) Prime Minister Mark Carney announces plan for $32B in far north defence upgrades:

https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/we-will-no-longer-rely-on-others-carney-announces-plan-for-32b-in-far-north-defence-upgrades

On Behalf of the Board of Directors:

Brenton Scott
Director & Chief Executive Officer
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.
Brenton.s@citech.com.au
+61 411 751 191

About Juno Industries Inc.

Juno Industries Inc. is a Canadian defense technology firm co-founded by former Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan and entrepreneur Hunter Scharfe. The company focuses on creating autonomous systems to bolster national security, sovereignty, and defense capabilities for Canada and its allies by leveraging domestic technical innovation. Learn more at www.junoindustries.ca

About Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd.

Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, and listed on the CSE, CiTech develops autonomous, rapidly deployable, high-capacity technology designed to deliver essential services to critical locations. The company’s initial product, the Nexus 16, targets the defense, mining, emergency services, and border security sectors by providing mobile telecommunications. Utilizing patented self-deploying platform (SDP) technology, CiTech addresses key challenges in rapid communication deployment, such as tower stability and speed of operation. The SDP supports various payloads, including LTE radio equipment, anti-drone systems, and surveillance tools. Having completed its R&D phase, CiTech is now commercializing its product line. For more information, visit www.citech.com.au.

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