Mr. Ramtin Rasoulinezhad reports

AEGIS LAUNCHES NEXT-GENERATION HIGH-POWER ENERGY STORAGE PLATFORM WITH MCMASTER UNIVERSITY, TARGETING AI INFRASTRUCTURE, PORT ELECTRIFICATION AND ADVANCED NUCLEAR ENERGY SYSTEMS

Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. has launched a major strategic research and commercialization initiative with McMaster University that is expected to establish a new generation of high performance energy storage technologies for critical infrastructure applications.

The initiative marks the beginning of the company's proprietary high C-rate fast-transient energy storage system (HCFT-ESS) platform, combining premium European automotive battery technology with next-generation battery management systems, advanced thermal management, intelligent controls, high-speed protection systems and artificial intelligence to create a new class of ultrahigh-performance energy storage solutions. Unlike conventional battery energy storage systems designed primarily for long-duration energy shifting, the HCFT-ESS platform is being engineered to deliver extremely fast power response, exceptional thermal stability and intelligent energy management for some of the world's fastest-growing energy markets.

The company believes this platform has the potential to support future products across multiple high-growth sectors while creating valuable intellectual property, scalable manufacturing opportunities and long-term shareholder value.

Designed for three rapidly growing global markets

Rather than developing a single application-specific product, Aegis is creating a common technology platform capable of supporting multiple commercial products across critical infrastructure markets.

The company's initial commercialization road map includes:

Phase one -- AI (artificial intelligence) data centres (target: within 12 months)

Development of a high-power energy storage system capable of supporting rapidly fluctuating AI computing loads with ultrafast transient response, improving power quality, resilience and operational efficiency for next-generation AI and hyperscale data centres.

Phase two -- port electrification and heavy industrial applications (target: 12 to 24 months)

Expansion of the HCFT-ESS platform into high-power applications including port electrification, ship-to-shore operations, container cranes, regenerative energy recovery systems, heavy industrial facilities, and other critical infrastructure requiring rapid power delivery and energy optimization.

Phase three - advanced hybrid energy systems

Expansion of the platform into hybrid energy systems integrating small modular reactors (SMRs), micromodular reactors (MMRs), renewable generation, and advanced battery energy storage for remote communities, defence installations, utilities and mission-critical infrastructure.

The company expects each commercialization milestone to build upon the same core technology platform, allowing intellectual property developed in one market to accelerate product development across additional sectors.

Building proprietary technology -- not simply integrating batteries

Although the program utilizes proven premium European automotive battery technology as its foundation, the company's intellectual property is being developed around the advanced technologies that transform those batteries into commercially differentiated energy storage products.

Areas of development include:

• Advanced battery management system (BMS) architecture specifically designed for high C-rate operation;
• Proprietary thermal management and cooling technologies for sustained high-power performance;
• Intelligent protection and fault management systems;
• AI-assisted battery diagnostics and predictive maintenance;
• High-speed energy management and system controls;
• Modular pack integration and scalable system architecture.

By leveraging proven automotive-grade battery technology while developing proprietary control, software, safety and integration technologies, Aegis expects to significantly reduce technical risk while accelerating commercialization and building a valuable portfolio of defensible intellectual property.

World-class research and validation at McMaster University

The program will be conducted through McMaster University's Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technologies (CMHT), located within the McMaster Automotive Resource Centre (MARC), under the leadership of Prof. Saeid Habibi.

CMHT is internationally recognized for advanced battery pack development, battery management systems, thermal modelling and electrified transportation technologies, providing Aegis with access to one of North America's most advanced battery development and testing environments.

The facility enables full-scale validation of battery systems under demanding operating conditions, allowing Aegis to accelerate product development while reducing technical and commercialization risk.

Commercialization-driven development

While the initiative includes a four-year research and development program valued at approximately $3.71-million, its structure has been intentionally designed around progressive commercialization milestones rather than a single end-of-program objective.

The company's objective is to introduce successive commercial products beginning with AI infrastructure applications while continuing to expand the technology platform into additional sectors throughout the program.

This phased approach allows Aegis to generate commercial opportunities, strengthen its intellectual property portfolio and continuously expand the value of the platform over time.

Creating a Canadian advanced energy manufacturing platform

In parallel with technology development, Aegis is advancing discussions with industrial partners regarding commercialization, strategic investment opportunities, manufacturing partnerships and future production capabilities.

The company is also engaged in discussions regarding the potential establishment of an advanced energy storage manufacturing facility in the Greater Hamilton region, leveraging Ontario's skilled work force, advanced manufacturing ecosystem and close collaboration with McMaster University.

The long-term vision is to establish an integrated Canadian centre for research, product development, manufacturing and commercialization of advanced energy storage technologies serving both North American and international markets.

CEO comment

"This initiative is about much more than research ... It's about building the next generation of intelligent energy infrastructure," said Ramtin Rasoulinezhad, chief executive officer of Aegis Critical Energy Defence. "By combining proven premium European automotive battery technology with proprietary innovation in battery management, thermal management, intelligent controls and system integration, we are creating a scalable technology platform designed to support multiple commercial products across AI infrastructure, ports and advanced hybrid energy systems. Our focus is to develop valuable intellectual property, accelerate commercialization and create long-term value for our shareholders."

Professor Saeid Habibi, director of the Centre for Mechatronics and Hybrid Technologies (CMHT) at McMaster University, added:

"The transition to intelligent, high performance energy storage requires innovation not only in battery technology, but also in battery management, thermal management, system integration and advanced controls. This collaboration combines Aegis's commercial vision with McMaster's research expertise to develop technologies that address real-world challenges in critical infrastructure. We look forward to advancing these innovations toward practical, commercial applications."

About Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp.

Aegis Critical Energy Defence is a Canadian-based energy technology company focused on the development of secure and resilient energy systems for critical infrastructure. The company's integrated platform combines advanced energy storage, hybrid and distributed generation systems, intelligent control architectures, and cybersecurity to deliver high-reliability solutions for applications across defence, marine, remote and industrial sectors.

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