DEFSEC Technologies Names George Weber as Vice-Chairman

DEFSEC Technologies Inc. has announced significant changes to its board of directors as it prepares for the upcoming fiscal year. The company, which develops and commercializes next-generation tactical systems for military and security forces, has welcomed George Weber to the board as Vice-Chairman. Weber, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the defence and security industry, will bring his expertise to the board.

David Luxton, who previously held the role of Executive Chairman, has stepped down to take on the position of Non-Executive Chairman. Luxton expressed his enthusiasm for Weber's addition to the board, stating, "George is a respected veteran of the defence and security industry, with extensive international experience in the public safety market from his years leading the Canadian and International Red Cross and Red Crescent. His background also includes experience in building software companies, which is highly relevant to our business at DEFSEC. As former Chair of the Calian Group Ltd., he brings long experience in governance of a large public defence company."

Paul Fortin, who has served on the board since the company's initial public offering in 2021, has retired. Luxton acknowledged Fortin's contributions, saying, "Paul has served as a committed and faithful board member since DEFSEC first went public in 2021. We are fortunate and grateful to have had the benefit of his service."

Sean Homuth, the President and CEO of DEFSEC, highlighted the strategic importance of Weber's addition to the board. "George Weber adds substantially to our domain knowledge at the board level as we plan expansion into public safety markets in FY 2027. As well, his senior experience in public company governance is important to maturing board oversight as we continue to grow our business and position it in a dynamic operating environment, one that we believe is increasingly favourable to our business as a Canadian defence company."

The company is also set to present at the H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference, which will take place from September 14 to 16 at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel. This event will provide an opportunity for DEFSEC to showcase its products and strategies to a wider audience of investors and industry professionals.

DEFSEC Technologies Inc. continues to develop and commercialize breakthrough next-generation tactical systems for military and security forces. The company's current portfolio includes digitization of tactical forces for real-time shared situational awareness and targeting information from any source, including drones, streamed directly to users' smart devices and weapons. Other products include countermeasures against electronic detection, lasers, and drones. These systems can operate stand-alone or integrate seamlessly with OEM products and battlefield management systems, all integrated with TAK.

The company also has a new proprietary less-lethal product line branded PARA SHOT™, with applications across all segments of the less-lethal market, including law enforcement. DEFSEC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and its products are designed to meet the evolving needs of military and security forces in a rapidly changing technological landscape.