Mr. Cameron Chell reports

DRAGANFLY EXPLORES STRATEGIC DEFENSE & SECURITY COLLABORATION WITH BABCOCK AND CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES ACROSS THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

Draganfly Inc. has entered into a collaborative framework with Babcock International Group PLC and Critical Infrastructure Technologies Corp., operating through its subsidiary CiTech International Ltd., to explore multicompany initiatives aimed at strengthening defence and security capabilities across the Asia Pacific region. The arrangement follows the recent execution of a non-disclosure agreement among the parties.

The collaboration brings together complementary strengths in defence engineering, digital mission systems and advanced unmanned aerial solutions. Babcock contributes decades of mission-critical engineering expertise, fleet sustainment, naval support, training and defence program delivery for governments and allied militaries around the world. Critical Infrastructure Technologies, through CiTech, adds high-assurance digital architectures, integrated sensor platforms and resilient decision support systems designed for complex national security environments.

Draganfly's NDAA-compliant unmanned aerial systems, including its Commander 3XL, provide multimission ISR, rapid-response capability and operationally proved aerial intelligence that complement the strengths of both partners. Together, the companies aim to evaluate opportunities supporting regional priorities such as defence modernization, maritime and border security, disaster response, critical infrastructure protection, and multidomain situational awareness.

"This collaboration represents a meaningful step in Draganfly's continued expansion into the Asia Pacific defence market," said Cameron Chell, chief executive officer of Draganfly. "By aligning our proven aerial systems with the established capabilities of Babcock and CiTech, we see significant opportunity to contribute to long-term defence modernization programs that require interoperable, high-assurance technologies. The demand for resilient, sovereign mission capabilities across the region continues to grow, and Draganfly is well positioned to support that evolution with dependable, mission-ready solutions."

The Asia Pacific region continues to prioritize sovereign capability, security resilience and advanced rapid response technologies. The combined capabilities of Draganfly, Babcock and CiTech position the group to meet these evolving needs with interoperable, scalable and mission-ready solutions. The parties will begin assessing targeted collaborations and joint program concepts tailored to the region's requirements.

About Draganfly Inc.

Draganfly is the creator of quality, cutting-edge drone solutions and software that revolutionize the way organizations do business and serve their stakeholders. Recognized as being at the forefront of technology for over 25 years, Draganfly is an award-winning industry leader serving the public safety, public health, mining, agriculture, industrial inspections, security, mapping and surveying markets. Draganfly is driven by passion, ingenuity and the need to provide efficient solutions and first-class services to its customers around the world, with the goal of saving time, money and lives.

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