Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has entered into an expanded Memorandum of Understanding with Babcock International Group to co-develop and build a rapidly deployable platform that integrates 5G communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities. The increased scope agreement now covers all of Europe and Southeast Asia, significantly broadening the original collaboration that was focused solely on supplying platforms to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The original MOU was signed at the Defence and Security Equipment International expo in London in September 2025 to work exclusively on the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence request for 50 Nexus 20 platforms. The expanded scope reflects significant opportunities for the Nexus 20 platform across these additional regions, marking a strategic expansion of the partnership's geographic reach and market potential.
Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech, stated that expanding the collaboration with Babcock and promoting the Nexus 20 into new regions represents a positive development. The company anticipates its first Nexus 20 platform arriving in the European Union in April 2026 for regional demonstrations, with confidence in the partnership's prospects for the coming year. Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. develops autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications platforms using patented technologies. The company's self-deploying platform addresses limitations of current rapidly deployable communication solutions, particularly tower strength and rapid deployment capabilities. The platform supports radio equipment including LTE and various technological payloads such as surveillance and anti-drone systems. More information about the company is available at https://www.citech.com.au.
Babcock International Group is a FTSE 100 international defense company operating across multiple global regions including the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa. The company delivers complex support and product solutions to enhance customers' defense capabilities and critical assets, driven by its purpose to create a safe and secure world. The expansion of this defense technology partnership comes at a time when rapidly deployable communications and surveillance capabilities are increasingly critical for modern defense operations. The integration of 5G communications with ISR and counter-UAS capabilities represents a comprehensive approach to mobile defense infrastructure that can be quickly established in various operational environments.
This development follows CiTech's completion of the research and development phase and current commercialization efforts for its first products. The company targets multiple sectors including mining, defense, border security, surveillance, and emergency services with its technology solutions. The Nexus platform's ability to provide critical mobile telecommunications addresses growing demand for resilient, rapidly deployable communication infrastructure across both defense and civilian applications. The partnership expansion signifies the strategic importance of adaptable, multi-functional defense technologies in contemporary security landscapes where rapid deployment and integrated capabilities are paramount for operational effectiveness.
