Critical Infrastructure Technologies Expands European Presence with Latvian Subsidiary

Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. (CSE: CTTT) (OTC: CITLF) (FRA: X9V) has formed SIA CiTech Europe as a wholly owned Latvian subsidiary, representing a significant milestone in the company's international expansion strategy. The establishment of this new entity positions CiTech to transform Latvia into its European headquarters by 2026, complete with manufacturing capabilities and dedicated sales operations targeting markets throughout Europe. This strategic move enables the company to better serve the defense, border security, surveillance, and infrastructure sectors across the continent while capitalizing on Latvia's strategic location within the European Union.

Advanced negotiations have positioned the new facility within the Special Economic Zone in Liepaja, a port city on Latvia's western coast that offers substantial logistical benefits for European operations. The SEZ location provides CiTech with a favorable corporate tax environment, currently set at 4%, enhancing the economic viability of the European expansion. The company has conducted extensive due diligence through high-level meetings with key Latvian stakeholders including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Latvian Investment and Development Agency (LIAA), Armed Forces Command, Liepaja Local Government, and Liepaja Special Economic Zone Agency.

Brenton Scott, CEO of CiTech, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion, noting that these engagements confirmed Latvia's attractiveness as the home for their European headquarters. The company is accelerating its establishment in Latvia to build strong partnerships and create a hub supporting defense, border security, surveillance, infrastructure, and innovation across European markets. This expansion strengthens CiTech's international footprint and represents a long-term commitment to European operations, positioning the company to leverage its autonomous, high-capacity mobile communications platforms for critical infrastructure needs.

The establishment of SIA CiTech Europe aligns with the company's focus on developing autonomous, rapidly deployable technology that delivers essential services to remote or challenging environments. CiTech's self-deploying platform addresses limitations in 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, targeting sectors including mining, defense, border security, surveillance, and emergency services. With research and development completed, the company is now commercializing its first product, the Nexus 16, designed to provide critical mobile telecommunications for these sectors. For more information about the company's technology and operations, visit https://www.citech.com.au.