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 integrating 5G communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems capabilities. The agreement now covers all of Europe and Southeast Asia, significantly broadening the original scope which focused exclusively on supplying the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The original MOU was signed at the Defence and Security Equipment International expo in London in September 2025 to address the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence's request for 50 of CiTech's Nexus 20 platforms. The expanded agreement reflects the significant market opportunities identified for the Nexus 20 platform across these additional regions. This development represents a strategic scaling of the partnership between the autonomous communications platform developer and the international defense contractor.
"It is fantastic to expand the scope of collaboration with Babcock and to now work together to promote the Nexus 20 into the new regions added," said Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech. The company anticipates its first Nexus 20 platform will arrive in the European Union in April 2026 for comprehensive regional demonstrations, positioning 2026 as a pivotal year for the technology's deployment. This timeline suggests accelerated development and testing phases for the integrated defense system.
The collaboration combines CiTech's expertise in autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications platforms with Babcock's international defense capabilities. CiTech's technology addresses limitations in current rapidly deployable communication solutions through its self-deploying platform, which provides enhanced tower strength and rapid deployment capabilities. The platform supports various technological payloads including LTE equipment, surveillance systems, and anti-drone technologies. More information about the company's technology can be found at https://www.citech.com.au.
For business and technology leaders, this expanded partnership signals growing market demand for integrated defense solutions that combine communications infrastructure with surveillance and counter-drone capabilities. The expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia suggests defense organizations in these regions are seeking advanced, rapidly deployable systems for border security, surveillance, and emergency response scenarios. The technology's applications extend beyond military use to mining, border security, and emergency services sectors where reliable mobile telecommunications in remote or challenging environments are critical.
The original press release containing forward-looking information about the collaboration is available at https://www.newmediawire.com. This expansion represents a notable development in defense technology partnerships, particularly in the integration of 5G infrastructure with surveillance and counter-UAS systems. As geopolitical tensions and security challenges evolve globally, such collaborations between specialized technology developers and established defense contractors may become increasingly important for national security infrastructure.
