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Brossard, Québec / February 26, 2026 – TheNewswire  — Windfall Geotek Inc. (CSE: WIN; OTCQB: WINKF) ("Windfall" or the "Company"), a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for mineral discovery since 2005, is pleased to announce its intent to lead a strategic consortium for the Borealis Initiative .

This submission falls under the Canadian Federal Government’s recently announced 10-year, $50 billion defense investment plan. Specifically, Windfall Geotek will participate in the Call for Proposals (CFP) for "Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)." The consortium will be comprised of industry leaders in Uncrewed Systems (UxS) , Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AI systems, and leading researchers from Quebec Universities . CFP: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/innovation-networks/challenge/from-innovation-to-operational-advantage-defence-innovation-secure-hubs.html

Utilizing its established AI platform, Windfall will lead the task force in a grant application ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 , as outlined by the BOREALIS Defence Innovation Secure Hubs framework.

Management Commentary

Michel Fontaine, President and CEO of Windfall Geotek, commented:

“Windfall Geotek has been conducting test and doing R&D for many years into this application of land mine detection using Drones and our AI power system, this opportunity and the timing of fits perfectly with our corporate direction, and we look forward in submitting our bid ahead of the April 2 nd 2026 deadline “.

Pierre Daigle, Member of the Advisory Committee and retired Major General and retired Ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces commented:

“ Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years of mining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis. This technology represents a core strategic asset with immediate global applications. We are prepared to lead Canada’s efforts in providing these advanced solutions to international partners, specifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine."

About Windfall Geotek – AI-Powered Discovery Since 2005

Windfall Geotek is a global leader in AI-driven mineral exploration, turning complex geoscience data into high-potential discoveries with unmatched speed and accuracy. With a multidisciplinary team of geophysicists, geologists, and AI specialists, Windfall is validating selected AI-generated targets to demonstrate the reliability of its system. Beyond mining, the Company is expanding its expertise into life-saving applications, including landmine and UXO detection.

For further information, please contact:

Michel Fontaine 514-994-5843

Chairman, President and CEO of Windfall Geotek

Email: Michel@windfallgeotek.com

Website:  www.windfallgeotek.com

Additional information about the Company is available under Windfall Geotek’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com . Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor does its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION: This news release contains forward-looking information, which relate to future events or future performance and reflect management’s current expectations and assumptions. The information in this news release about changes to management and expectations in this regard; and any other information herein that is not a historical fact may be forward-looking information. Such forward-looking information reflect management’s current beliefs and are based on assumptions made by and using information currently available to the Company. Such factors include, but are not limited to, achievements of new management varying significantly from expectations; capital and operating costs varying significantly from estimates; delays in obtaining or failures to obtain required governmental, environmental or other project approvals; uncertainties relating to the availability and costs of financing needed in the future; changes in equity markets; inflation; fluctuations in commodity prices; delays in the development of projects; and those risks set out in the Company’s public documents filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under Windfall Geotek’s issuer profile. Investors are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are neither promises nor guarantees, and they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause future results to differ materially from those expected. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and, except as required under applicable securities legislation, the Company does not assume any obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

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