Critical Infrastructure Technologies Expands Global Patent Protection for Autonomous Mobile Communications Platform
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has secured extensive international patent protection for its Nexus 20 mobile radio station technology, positioning the company to capture growing demand in defense, disaster response, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide.
Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has achieved significant global patent protection for its autonomous mobile communications technology, expanding the company's reach in defense and critical infrastructure markets. The company's Nexus 20 platform represents a deployable, autonomous mobile radio station designed for rapid establishment of secure communications in remote or high-threat environments, overcoming limitations of conventional mobile LTE and radio infrastructure through integrated transportability, energy autonomy, and intelligent automation.
The patented technology substantially expands CiTech's Total Addressable Market beyond traditional telecommunications infrastructure into defense, disaster response, remote industrial operations, mining, and emerging aerospace and satellite applications. The system's core features include an integrated mobile platform housed within a standard ISO shipping container containing all communications, power, HVAC, and control systems. A scissor-lift communications tower deploys hydraulically from a stowed position to approximately 16 metres, supporting payloads up to 250 kg and wind-rated to 45 m/s.
PLC-based automation enables full deployment including tower lift, solar array expansion, and stabilizing leg extension in approximately 30 minutes, with remote or local control capabilities. The hybrid power architecture incorporates DC generators, up to 4.8 kW solar input, and 150 kWh of onboard battery capacity for continuous off-grid operation. Redundant climate control through dual 5 kW HVAC systems maintains internal environmental stability in all conditions.
CiTech's Nexus 20 platform delivers a fully self-contained, air-liftable communications hub capable of autonomous field operation, ideal for rapid network establishment in defense operations, disaster recovery, and remote mission support. A key differentiator is the super-rigid, precision-engineered mast that maintains complete stability even under extreme wind conditions, ensuring consistent, uninterrupted signal delivery critical for mission-critical defense and communications environments. The system's energy independence, automation, and structural integrity significantly reduce personnel exposure and logistics, enhancing reliability and operational readiness in demanding field conditions.
The modular and AI-enabled architecture positions CiTech for next-generation applications including rapid-deploy satellite ground stations and mobile telemetry for aerospace and UAS test ranges, counter-UAS and electronic perimeter defense in NATO and European defense programs, and critical infrastructure protection for ports, airports, and large-scale civic events. Global patent coverage has been secured across major markets including Australia, Canada, China, Europe, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Thailand, Vietnam, and the United States, with the South African patent already granted and other jurisdictions under examination. For additional information about the company's technology platform, visit https://www.citech.com.au.
Brenton Scott, Chief Executive Officer of CiTech, stated that achieving global patent coverage for the Nexus 20 platform strengthens the company's strategic position in defense and critical communications sectors. The patented rigid-mast design delivers stable, uninterrupted connectivity in any environment, providing operational advantages for defense, emergency response, security surveillance, and industrial users worldwide. The Nexus 20 patent establishes CiTech as an innovator in autonomous, cyber-resilient, and energy-independent communications infrastructure, combining mechanical innovation, renewable energy systems, and intelligent control to deliver mobile infrastructure solutions for defense, emergency, and strategic industrial operations globally.