{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"167659","rtpr_id":"nGNX80bLlf-20261013","ticker":"BAH","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["BAH","GNTX","NOC","PLTR","ISTK"],"title":"The Future of Warfare Is Driving Billions Into Next-Generation Soldier Systems","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T13:00:01.392Z","article_body":"NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The modern battlefield is changing\nfast, and soldiers need equipment that can keep pace. Military forces around\nthe world are investing in advanced body armor, night vision, thermal imaging,\nsecure communications, wearable technology and AI-powered systems that help\ntroops see threats sooner and make faster decisions. This is no longer just\nabout giving soldiers better gear. It is about connecting personnel to the\nintelligence, technology and protection they need to operate in increasingly\ndangerous environments. Global Market Insights estimates\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IdL1wNDXQavz5U19aNu-SF4JKzc7IZ4KIs012JzvOEBcQPOF9LWfjC6l4enVJaCMLjfnRcAn4rw5HLglEaRi23VJRpYT7NTCK7h8lFpRwqQE22lM7GQ6ePSkj5M5wGwBaMCsjdyMN2hulmMZ9ziOZA==)\nthat the global soldier systems market could grow from approximately $14.2\nbillion in 2025 to $27.4 billion by 2035. That projected growth puts the\nmarket firmly on the radar for defense manufacturers and specialized\ntechnology companies looking to capitalize on rising military modernization\nspending. Leading tech companies active this week include: Gentex Corporation\n(NASDAQ: GNTX), Intellistake Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: ISTKF) (CSE: ISTK),\nPalantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding\nCorporation (NYSE: BAH), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC).\n\nThe investment story goes well beyond helmets and protective equipment.\nMilitaries want lighter, smarter and more connected systems that can function\nunder extreme conditions, including environments where GPS signals are\ndisrupted or communications are under attack. That creates opportunities for\ncompanies developing advanced optics, tactical networking, AI-assisted\nbattlefield awareness, electronic equipment and next-generation navigation\nsystems. Governments are under pressure to improve troop readiness while\nadapting to new threats, and replacing outdated equipment is a major part of\nthat effort. For companies able to deliver proven technology that meets\nmilitary requirements, defense procurement programs can open the door to\nsubstantial contracts and longer-term business opportunities. With the market\nforecast to approach $30 billion over the next decade, soldier systems deserve\nattention as a growing segment of the global defense industry.\n\nFive Key Growth Drivers for the Global Soldier Systems Market:\n* Advanced Soldier Protection: Growing demand for next-generation body armor,\nballistic helmets, protective clothing and equipment designed to improve\nsurvivability without sacrificing mobility.\n* AI-Powered Battlefield Intelligence: Integration of AI-assisted sensors,\nreal-time data analysis and enhanced situational awareness to help troops\nidentify and respond to threats more effectively.\n* Next-Generation Communications: Demand for secure tactical radios, encrypted\ncommunications, connected battlefield networks and systems that keep personnel\ncoordinated in contested environments.\n* Advanced Vision and Navigation: Expanding use of thermal imaging, night\nvision, augmented-reality displays and navigation technologies that support\noperations when visibility or GPS access is limited.\n* Long-Term Defense Modernization Spending: Government investment in replacing\naging equipment and upgrading military capabilities creates potential\nopportunities for established defense contractors and specialized technology\nsuppliers.\nMarket outlook note: Forecasts vary by research provider and market\ndefinition. The $27.4 billion figure reflects Global Market Insights' broader\nsoldier systems forecast through 2035; it should not be treated as a\nguaranteed outcome.\n\nIntellistake Highlights NanoAi's Collaboration With Global Defense Helmet\nLeader Gentex Corporation - RAILINK(®) License Places NanoAi Inside the\nGentex Ops-Core(®) Ecosystem Powering the Next Generation Connected Soldier\nSystems; a Market Projected\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=oS9JxlhV477dFmdTaKGOsy0NCxr_7FSENtkUFxbZbkTDBcKm2doGc1tUsx1D9JB0GVh_tYmJ-TURyqFX4aYKsuqrNVTxhxuoIFADEwOTLCkUnCFg4L3a9H8m7BXJOtFfboOcHwvanT6ffkwTOWTk4g==)\nto Reach US$18.9 Billion by 2034 -\n\nHighlights:\n* RAILINK System In Hand, Integration Work Beginning: NanoAi has taken\nphysical possession of Gentex's full Ops-Core(®) RAILINK(®) Power and Data\nARC Rail System and has commenced hands-on development work. Over the coming\nmonths, NanoAi intends to work directly alongside Gentex's engineering team to\nintegrate its sensing technology into the RAILINK platform, advancing toward a\nconnected, threat-detection-enabled headborne system.\n* Multi-Billion Dollar Markets: Third-party estimates\n(https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/soldier-system-market-108136) place\nthe global soldier systems market at approximately US$12.2 billion in 2025,\nprojected to reach US$18.9 billion by 2034 (Fortune Business Insights);\nmilitary augmented reality at US$1.7 billion in 2025, projected\n(https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/military-augmented-reality-market)\nto reach US$6.8 billion by 2034 (The Insight Partners); and AI and analytics\nin defense at US$13.95 billion in 2026, projected\n(https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6215080/artificial-intelligence-analytics-in-defence)\nto reach US$23.5 billion by 2030.\n* First Detailed Look at the Gentex Collaboration: Today’s release gives\ninvestors the first in-depth view of NanoAi’s licensed development\ncollaboration with Gentex (https://www.gentexcorp.com/about-us/), a defense\ntechnology leader with more than 130 years of history serving U.S. and allied\nforces.\n* Inside an Elite Ecosystem: NanoAi is a licensed development collaborator\nwithin Gentex Corporation’s Ops-Core(®) RAILINK(®) ecosystem, which\nincludes established defense technology (https://www.gentexcorp.com/news/)\ncompanies and accessory providers such as SureFire(®), Princeton Tec(™),\nCORE Survival(®), MOHOC and Advanced Materials and Devices (AMAD).\n* The Helmet Is Becoming a Platform: The Company believes the military helmet\nis undergoing the most significant transformation in its history; from passive\nprotection into a connected, AI-enabled computing and sensing platform; and\nthat NanoAi is positioned to supply one of that platform’s most critical new\ncapabilities.\n* Detecting What No Human Sense Can Perceive: NanoAi’s proprietary sensing\ntechnology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition and narcotics at\nstandoff distances; in real time and without physical contact; across\nwearable, helmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms.\n* Transaction: Upon completion of the proposed acquisition, NanoAi would\nbecome a wholly owned subsidiary of Intellistake. Completion remains subject\nto the conditions described in the Company’s August 4, 2026 news release.\nIntellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTCQB: ISTKF) (FSE: E41)\n(\"Intellistake\" or the \"Company\"), today unveiled a detailed look at the\nlicensed development collaboration between NanoAi Technologies Inc.\n(“NanoAi”), the subject of the Company’s previously announced proposed\nacquisition, and Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”), a global leader in\nadvanced headborne protection and situational awareness solutions, whose\nOps-Core(®) platforms are among the most widely recognized in modern defense.\n\nGentex Corporation: More Than a Century of Expertise in Headborne Systems -\nGentex Corporation has spent more than 130 years developing the most advanced\nproducts and solutions for elite defense, law enforcement and security forces\naround the world, with operations across the United States, Europe and\nAustralia. Through its Ops-Core(®) brand, Gentex develops advanced\nlightweight headborne systems that protect the operator while serving as the\nintegration point for mission-critical technologies. When the most demanding\nusers in the world add technology to their headborne system, Gentex platforms\nare the top choice\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GBh4xY9MY9HlN9I_0RQ0YQ7kjlKkqpazardNMhJZ7kjqFYZ4P3QRY85p_tZ868Vs48Tt7fAMDiFfHsFn0Y11OjEWSFHBHGMl56R-ycJa9nYiGIT6FwYGJj0hUjPpwWKXsnbyiFRCE3lnISAy8UEBXQ==).\n\nThe RAILINK Ecosystem: Power and Data at the Edge of the Fight - Modern\nhelmets increasingly carry cameras, night-vision systems, communications\nequipment, displays and sensors; devices that have historically demanded their\nown batteries, cables and interfaces for each piece of equipment, adding\nsignificant weight and complexity. Gentex’s RAILINK(®) Power and Data ARC\nRail System solves this challenge by integrating power and data directly into\nthe helmet’s accessory rail, allowing compatible devices to share power and\ncommunicate through a single headborne platform. The architecture was designed\nand tested with extensive U.S. military user input\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fsaWvGmbYHEgv8gYYGCxLaj8UA-431eDFUFYOZ3rH_hBpBIQdPKm2Hd-5SSt0z_lQ9lM60i4kRRCbsgheBuIIHk_7x7vzyJzBI48KgSzXK6WbA7U4PgfpUEorNfb7L4KmpGv2a0-a1xrU6DnPR81sbb8Y-yJJ55nRpZThsCsKDfvy0P3BJJ4c9ifVnNBg-K5vn4fU4dHZobIr7dVTx5lUTv6qA_RT7WQPdMiLYYU5WP8GZLO3RMWdUSa2Ct3l5hX).\n\nNanoAi’s license provides the technical framework to develop its sensing\ntechnology for integration with RAILINK-equipped platforms, placing NanoAi\ninside an ecosystem of established defense technology collaborators and giving\nit a defined pathway onto one of the industry’s most respected headborne\narchitectures.\n\nNanoAi has taken physical possession of Gentex’s full RAILINK system for\nhands-on development work, marking a significant step forward in the\ncollaboration. Over the coming months, NanoAi intends to work directly\nalongside Gentex’s engineering team to integrate its sensing technology into\nthe RAILINK platform, advancing toward a fully connected,\nthreat-detection-enabled headborne system.\n\nFrom Protection to Platform - Intellistake believes the military helmet is\nundergoing the most significant transformation in its history. For a century,\nthe helmet had one job: protect the soldier’s head. Today it is evolving\ninto a connected node on the battlefield network; sensing, computing and\ncommunicating in real time. In the Company’s view, the value of the\nheadborne platform will increasingly be defined not by what it blocks, but by\nwhat it sees, hears, processes and shares.\n\nNanoAi: Giving the Platform a New Sense - Olfaction at Nanoscale - NanoAi’s\nproprietary sensing technology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition\nand narcotics at standoff distances; identifying threats that cannot be seen,\nin real time, without physical contact. Development is directed at wearable,\nhelmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms, incorporating\nartificial intelligence, sensor networking and geolocation capabilities\nintended to stream actionable threat information to operators and command\nteams the moment it is detected.\n\nThe Company believes the proposed acquisition would secure NanoAi at the stage\nthat matters most: license in hand, ahead of commercialization, while the\narchitecture of the connected soldier is still being defined. NanoAi’s\ntechnology is in active development and has not yet been commercially\ndeployed; early positioning that, in Intellistake’s view, is the opportunity\nitself.\n\nSensing Plus Intelligence: The Intellistake Thesis - Defense platforms are\nprotected by formidable barriers to entry; qualification cycles, institutional\ntrust and demanding operational requirements. NanoAi’s licensed\ncollaboration provides an established position inside one of the industry’s\nmost respected ecosystems. Intellistake brings the other half of the equation:\nproduction deployments of AI-agent systems. Sensors generate data;\nintelligence software turns data into decisions.\n\nThe Company believes this combination of sensing hardware and AI software has\napplications across headborne, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms;\nand represents a differentiated entry point into AI-enabled defense.\nCONTINUED… Read this full press release and more news for Intellistake\nTechnologies at: https://www.intellistake.com/ir\n\nIn other recent developments and happenings in the tech/AI/defense industries\ninclude:\n\nGentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) and Randolph Engineering recently announced\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SFEUx1UfCYEeUlnlk4rBBSVIkBEaG_si_dGrgHPhaVLEZck4xJQScxVOoIx0VDY5U0uchaYHFDSinWW3cRfsHQE1hE15VkSDU_8ZptALVsjM7K6hEwHqAmcLgbtno68uhxi1Nlo2K7H-Wv_Stmu6vLG16eVwIZ9N8olNnMyFwRvzMVU46547taI0dhwdayr3)\nthe launch of the Thunderbirds x Gentex x Randolph Sunglasses Collection, a\nlimited-edition collection that combines Randolph’s iconic American-made\nAviator with Gentex’s advanced optical technology, featuring the same silver\nmirror lens technology flown by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron,\nknown worldwide as the Thunderbirds.\n\nLimited to 600 individually produced pairs, the collection celebrates American\ncraftsmanship, military aviation heritage, and decades of innovation\nsupporting the men and women who serve.\n\nPalantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) returns\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TO7QEeN5kTXTF4Te6XMv3GbR2lEJK6pr0ThLfRc3S6125ldH04zSBNPv0aGKmEs-FfnXW_VvvLW4_1JIINm47R2UA_zVAial0Zrch3rvcBp2HRLfs9FjA0xfwxRCFzbMlg6BaNr0SEGT6yFIptdupcGNdUDGbGr0zQH_666iiBtJQQvbHHc5YwajydLNJzT0zZGBA_5OVjD5NJC_S1otyvTmR3SIR1zmdpOv16I1Qu4JH95MuatIVn-L7jajd3a8)\nto Seoul on October 22–23, 2026, for its second annual pop-up, giving Korean\nfans and partners exclusive first access to its Fall / Winter 2026 merchandise\ncollection. In October 2025, the inaugural Seoul pop-up welcomed nearly 5,000\nvisitors, and Korea continues to serve as one of Palantir’s largest\ninternational markets for merchandise. South Korea is one of Palantir’s\nlargest commercial markets outside the United States, with growing momentum as\norganizations use Palantir’s software to tackle consequential challenges.\nKorean companies are global leaders, shaping industries and supply chains\naround the world. Sovereign AI enables these institutions to harness AI on\ntheir own terms while retaining control over the data, operations, and\nexpertise that underpin their global competitiveness.\n\nBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) has released\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NImHbzr4Pu6MPdEST1xxfAveeioFiDMb0VlKVSVX2s9DPKuWytKFChf7sJKjamdbUDvVfloQPxUpFt5zNfeGHNdLf5gKUvlDaDy9suDHfB0yazplryRY8FyZqbPNqASiHmn6TwNbAiN47KMBzWfWXMEJeo3VChii84eNFou3eA5hiIWD1Qxye5RI-OliYwWT_39XxX8C2Gao9ymNr6otzbaVmXOfGXA7HIzg-wWE8lo=)\na new report, The Offensive Frontier\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Xon4YzB7VsKeXLoIqaLrQtfY-RbNzhf_QvvnekVFZceN8fApSLymc0gCIsoozGUL6Mu6MNV9LmBtoPObVTKPOi1Zi6vy_EYSIDYxMT0_7jKJGbDOIsyG2hR6HCO9VRUTur1GOvuJLZOYQyHDxukOb69rtwI-AfVF1Hel8b76_JM=):\nAI as the Attacker, based on its Cyber Weapon Index (CWI), which tests the\ncapabilities of rapidly advancing AI models and assesses how those\ncapabilities are actively reshaping the offensive cyber threat landscape.\n\nBooz Allen tested 18 advanced U.S. and Chinese AI models and confirmed that a\nleading frontier model can now autonomously execute end-to-end intrusion, from\ngaining initial access to taking full control of a network without human\nguidance. This finding marks a critical shift from AI-assisted hacking to\nautonomous cyber operations.\n\nTo address the evolving challenges of detecting and defeating unmanned aerial\nsystems at extended ranges, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will develop\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=riB_HtxbZ5iFjOBehErfJg5JGpfclr2swCI-KTkx6yEcNkpxcnmxakAdgz_TkGJggmmBWXzACNblIAm3X47jXYp7oi5ZzrYvprKOTwYXp2HtjvItxPMPQ_mWqzZH7wIiP9C6xTn_JlWW7F7-USwehrzvwyBv-XMRTDA0WX0Ua7bIkuQPbel15FPw8ConKLu8Ru3gLmn793KrYunV54X4HQ==)\nnext-generation air-breathing propulsion for the U.S. Army, significantly\nenhancing the range and air defense capabilities of the Army's eXtended Range\nCounter-Unmanned Aircraft System (XRC).\n\nA leader in air-breathing tactical propulsion, Northrop Grumman will develop\nand produce solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology for integration into XRC\nmissile prototypes under this $18.8 million contract with the U.S. Army Combat\nCapabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center. Unlike solid\nrocket motors, which utilize propellant containing fuel and a chemical\noxidizer, solid fuel ramjets use atmospheric oxygen as the oxidizer for the\nfuel during flight, freeing internal volume for additional fuel. The result is\na more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy,\nenabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances\nfrom protected forces.\n\nDISCLAIMER: FN Media (FNM) is a third party publisher and news dissemination\nservice provider, which disseminates electronic information through multiple\nonline media channels. FNM is NOT affiliated in any manner with any company\nmentioned herein. FNM and its affiliated companies are a news dissemination\nsolutions provider and are NOT a registered broker/dealer/analyst/adviser,\nholds no investment licenses and may NOT sell, offer to sell or offer to buy\nany security. 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Military forces around\nthe world are investing in advanced body armor, night vision, thermal imaging,\nsecure communications, wearable technology and AI-powered systems that help\ntroops see threats sooner and make faster decisions. This is no longer just\nabout giving soldiers better gear. It is about connecting personnel to the\nintelligence, technology and protection they need to operate in increasingly\ndangerous environments. Global Market Insights estimates\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=IdL1wNDXQavz5U19aNu-SF4JKzc7IZ4KIs012JzvOEBcQPOF9LWfjC6l4enVJaCMLjfnRcAn4rw5HLglEaRi23VJRpYT7NTCK7h8lFpRwqQE22lM7GQ6ePSkj5M5wGwBaMCsjdyMN2hulmMZ9ziOZA==)\nthat the global soldier systems market could grow from approximately $14.2\nbillion in 2025 to $27.4 billion by 2035. That projected growth puts the\nmarket firmly on the radar for defense manufacturers and specialized\ntechnology companies looking to capitalize on rising military modernization\nspending. Leading tech companies active this week include: Gentex Corporation\n(NASDAQ: GNTX), Intellistake Technologies Corp. (OTCQB: ISTKF) (CSE: ISTK),\nPalantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR), Booz Allen Hamilton Holding\nCorporation (NYSE: BAH), Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC).\n\nThe investment story goes well beyond helmets and protective equipment.\nMilitaries want lighter, smarter and more connected systems that can function\nunder extreme conditions, including environments where GPS signals are\ndisrupted or communications are under attack. That creates opportunities for\ncompanies developing advanced optics, tactical networking, AI-assisted\nbattlefield awareness, electronic equipment and next-generation navigation\nsystems. Governments are under pressure to improve troop readiness while\nadapting to new threats, and replacing outdated equipment is a major part of\nthat effort. For companies able to deliver proven technology that meets\nmilitary requirements, defense procurement programs can open the door to\nsubstantial contracts and longer-term business opportunities. With the market\nforecast to approach $30 billion over the next decade, soldier systems deserve\nattention as a growing segment of the global defense industry.\n\nFive Key Growth Drivers for the Global Soldier Systems Market:\n* Advanced Soldier Protection: Growing demand for next-generation body armor,\nballistic helmets, protective clothing and equipment designed to improve\nsurvivability without sacrificing mobility.\n* AI-Powered Battlefield Intelligence: Integration of AI-assisted sensors,\nreal-time data analysis and enhanced situational awareness to help troops\nidentify and respond to threats more effectively.\n* Next-Generation Communications: Demand for secure tactical radios, encrypted\ncommunications, connected battlefield networks and systems that keep personnel\ncoordinated in contested environments.\n* Advanced Vision and Navigation: Expanding use of thermal imaging, night\nvision, augmented-reality displays and navigation technologies that support\noperations when visibility or GPS access is limited.\n* Long-Term Defense Modernization Spending: Government investment in replacing\naging equipment and upgrading military capabilities creates potential\nopportunities for established defense contractors and specialized technology\nsuppliers.\nMarket outlook note: Forecasts vary by research provider and market\ndefinition. The $27.4 billion figure reflects Global Market Insights' broader\nsoldier systems forecast through 2035; it should not be treated as a\nguaranteed outcome.\n\nIntellistake Highlights NanoAi's Collaboration With Global Defense Helmet\nLeader Gentex Corporation - RAILINK(®) License Places NanoAi Inside the\nGentex Ops-Core(®) Ecosystem Powering the Next Generation Connected Soldier\nSystems; a Market Projected\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=oS9JxlhV477dFmdTaKGOsy0NCxr_7FSENtkUFxbZbkTDBcKm2doGc1tUsx1D9JB0GVh_tYmJ-TURyqFX4aYKsuqrNVTxhxuoIFADEwOTLCkUnCFg4L3a9H8m7BXJOtFfboOcHwvanT6ffkwTOWTk4g==)\nto Reach US$18.9 Billion by 2034 -\n\nHighlights:\n* RAILINK System In Hand, Integration Work Beginning: NanoAi has taken\nphysical possession of Gentex's full Ops-Core(®) RAILINK(®) Power and Data\nARC Rail System and has commenced hands-on development work. Over the coming\nmonths, NanoAi intends to work directly alongside Gentex's engineering team to\nintegrate its sensing technology into the RAILINK platform, advancing toward a\nconnected, threat-detection-enabled headborne system.\n* Multi-Billion Dollar Markets: Third-party estimates\n(https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/soldier-system-market-108136) place\nthe global soldier systems market at approximately US$12.2 billion in 2025,\nprojected to reach US$18.9 billion by 2034 (Fortune Business Insights);\nmilitary augmented reality at US$1.7 billion in 2025, projected\n(https://www.theinsightpartners.com/reports/military-augmented-reality-market)\nto reach US$6.8 billion by 2034 (The Insight Partners); and AI and analytics\nin defense at US$13.95 billion in 2026, projected\n(https://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/6215080/artificial-intelligence-analytics-in-defence)\nto reach US$23.5 billion by 2030.\n* First Detailed Look at the Gentex Collaboration: Today’s release gives\ninvestors the first in-depth view of NanoAi’s licensed development\ncollaboration with Gentex (https://www.gentexcorp.com/about-us/), a defense\ntechnology leader with more than 130 years of history serving U.S. and allied\nforces.\n* Inside an Elite Ecosystem: NanoAi is a licensed development collaborator\nwithin Gentex Corporation’s Ops-Core(®) RAILINK(®) ecosystem, which\nincludes established defense technology (https://www.gentexcorp.com/news/)\ncompanies and accessory providers such as SureFire(®), Princeton Tec(™),\nCORE Survival(®), MOHOC and Advanced Materials and Devices (AMAD).\n* The Helmet Is Becoming a Platform: The Company believes the military helmet\nis undergoing the most significant transformation in its history; from passive\nprotection into a connected, AI-enabled computing and sensing platform; and\nthat NanoAi is positioned to supply one of that platform’s most critical new\ncapabilities.\n* Detecting What No Human Sense Can Perceive: NanoAi’s proprietary sensing\ntechnology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition and narcotics at\nstandoff distances; in real time and without physical contact; across\nwearable, helmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms.\n* Transaction: Upon completion of the proposed acquisition, NanoAi would\nbecome a wholly owned subsidiary of Intellistake. Completion remains subject\nto the conditions described in the Company’s August 4, 2026 news release.\nIntellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTCQB: ISTKF) (FSE: E41)\n(\"Intellistake\" or the \"Company\"), today unveiled a detailed look at the\nlicensed development collaboration between NanoAi Technologies Inc.\n(“NanoAi”), the subject of the Company’s previously announced proposed\nacquisition, and Gentex Corporation (“Gentex”), a global leader in\nadvanced headborne protection and situational awareness solutions, whose\nOps-Core(®) platforms are among the most widely recognized in modern defense.\n\nGentex Corporation: More Than a Century of Expertise in Headborne Systems -\nGentex Corporation has spent more than 130 years developing the most advanced\nproducts and solutions for elite defense, law enforcement and security forces\naround the world, with operations across the United States, Europe and\nAustralia. Through its Ops-Core(®) brand, Gentex develops advanced\nlightweight headborne systems that protect the operator while serving as the\nintegration point for mission-critical technologies. When the most demanding\nusers in the world add technology to their headborne system, Gentex platforms\nare the top choice\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=GBh4xY9MY9HlN9I_0RQ0YQ7kjlKkqpazardNMhJZ7kjqFYZ4P3QRY85p_tZ868Vs48Tt7fAMDiFfHsFn0Y11OjEWSFHBHGMl56R-ycJa9nYiGIT6FwYGJj0hUjPpwWKXsnbyiFRCE3lnISAy8UEBXQ==).\n\nThe RAILINK Ecosystem: Power and Data at the Edge of the Fight - Modern\nhelmets increasingly carry cameras, night-vision systems, communications\nequipment, displays and sensors; devices that have historically demanded their\nown batteries, cables and interfaces for each piece of equipment, adding\nsignificant weight and complexity. Gentex’s RAILINK(®) Power and Data ARC\nRail System solves this challenge by integrating power and data directly into\nthe helmet’s accessory rail, allowing compatible devices to share power and\ncommunicate through a single headborne platform. The architecture was designed\nand tested with extensive U.S. military user input\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=fsaWvGmbYHEgv8gYYGCxLaj8UA-431eDFUFYOZ3rH_hBpBIQdPKm2Hd-5SSt0z_lQ9lM60i4kRRCbsgheBuIIHk_7x7vzyJzBI48KgSzXK6WbA7U4PgfpUEorNfb7L4KmpGv2a0-a1xrU6DnPR81sbb8Y-yJJ55nRpZThsCsKDfvy0P3BJJ4c9ifVnNBg-K5vn4fU4dHZobIr7dVTx5lUTv6qA_RT7WQPdMiLYYU5WP8GZLO3RMWdUSa2Ct3l5hX).\n\nNanoAi’s license provides the technical framework to develop its sensing\ntechnology for integration with RAILINK-equipped platforms, placing NanoAi\ninside an ecosystem of established defense technology collaborators and giving\nit a defined pathway onto one of the industry’s most respected headborne\narchitectures.\n\nNanoAi has taken physical possession of Gentex’s full RAILINK system for\nhands-on development work, marking a significant step forward in the\ncollaboration. Over the coming months, NanoAi intends to work directly\nalongside Gentex’s engineering team to integrate its sensing technology into\nthe RAILINK platform, advancing toward a fully connected,\nthreat-detection-enabled headborne system.\n\nFrom Protection to Platform - Intellistake believes the military helmet is\nundergoing the most significant transformation in its history. For a century,\nthe helmet had one job: protect the soldier’s head. Today it is evolving\ninto a connected node on the battlefield network; sensing, computing and\ncommunicating in real time. In the Company’s view, the value of the\nheadborne platform will increasingly be defined not by what it blocks, but by\nwhat it sees, hears, processes and shares.\n\nNanoAi: Giving the Platform a New Sense - Olfaction at Nanoscale - NanoAi’s\nproprietary sensing technology is designed to detect explosives, ammunition\nand narcotics at standoff distances; identifying threats that cannot be seen,\nin real time, without physical contact. Development is directed at wearable,\nhelmet-mounted, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms, incorporating\nartificial intelligence, sensor networking and geolocation capabilities\nintended to stream actionable threat information to operators and command\nteams the moment it is detected.\n\nThe Company believes the proposed acquisition would secure NanoAi at the stage\nthat matters most: license in hand, ahead of commercialization, while the\narchitecture of the connected soldier is still being defined. NanoAi’s\ntechnology is in active development and has not yet been commercially\ndeployed; early positioning that, in Intellistake’s view, is the opportunity\nitself.\n\nSensing Plus Intelligence: The Intellistake Thesis - Defense platforms are\nprotected by formidable barriers to entry; qualification cycles, institutional\ntrust and demanding operational requirements. NanoAi’s licensed\ncollaboration provides an established position inside one of the industry’s\nmost respected ecosystems. Intellistake brings the other half of the equation:\nproduction deployments of AI-agent systems. Sensors generate data;\nintelligence software turns data into decisions.\n\nThe Company believes this combination of sensing hardware and AI software has\napplications across headborne, drone, robotic, vehicle and fixed platforms;\nand represents a differentiated entry point into AI-enabled defense.\nCONTINUED… Read this full press release and more news for Intellistake\nTechnologies at: https://www.intellistake.com/ir\n\nIn other recent developments and happenings in the tech/AI/defense industries\ninclude:\n\nGentex Corporation (NASDAQ: GNTX) and Randolph Engineering recently announced\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=SFEUx1UfCYEeUlnlk4rBBSVIkBEaG_si_dGrgHPhaVLEZck4xJQScxVOoIx0VDY5U0uchaYHFDSinWW3cRfsHQE1hE15VkSDU_8ZptALVsjM7K6hEwHqAmcLgbtno68uhxi1Nlo2K7H-Wv_Stmu6vLG16eVwIZ9N8olNnMyFwRvzMVU46547taI0dhwdayr3)\nthe launch of the Thunderbirds x Gentex x Randolph Sunglasses Collection, a\nlimited-edition collection that combines Randolph’s iconic American-made\nAviator with Gentex’s advanced optical technology, featuring the same silver\nmirror lens technology flown by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron,\nknown worldwide as the Thunderbirds.\n\nLimited to 600 individually produced pairs, the collection celebrates American\ncraftsmanship, military aviation heritage, and decades of innovation\nsupporting the men and women who serve.\n\nPalantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) returns\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=TO7QEeN5kTXTF4Te6XMv3GbR2lEJK6pr0ThLfRc3S6125ldH04zSBNPv0aGKmEs-FfnXW_VvvLW4_1JIINm47R2UA_zVAial0Zrch3rvcBp2HRLfs9FjA0xfwxRCFzbMlg6BaNr0SEGT6yFIptdupcGNdUDGbGr0zQH_666iiBtJQQvbHHc5YwajydLNJzT0zZGBA_5OVjD5NJC_S1otyvTmR3SIR1zmdpOv16I1Qu4JH95MuatIVn-L7jajd3a8)\nto Seoul on October 22–23, 2026, for its second annual pop-up, giving Korean\nfans and partners exclusive first access to its Fall / Winter 2026 merchandise\ncollection. In October 2025, the inaugural Seoul pop-up welcomed nearly 5,000\nvisitors, and Korea continues to serve as one of Palantir’s largest\ninternational markets for merchandise. South Korea is one of Palantir’s\nlargest commercial markets outside the United States, with growing momentum as\norganizations use Palantir’s software to tackle consequential challenges.\nKorean companies are global leaders, shaping industries and supply chains\naround the world. Sovereign AI enables these institutions to harness AI on\ntheir own terms while retaining control over the data, operations, and\nexpertise that underpin their global competitiveness.\n\nBooz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation (NYSE: BAH) has released\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=NImHbzr4Pu6MPdEST1xxfAveeioFiDMb0VlKVSVX2s9DPKuWytKFChf7sJKjamdbUDvVfloQPxUpFt5zNfeGHNdLf5gKUvlDaDy9suDHfB0yazplryRY8FyZqbPNqASiHmn6TwNbAiN47KMBzWfWXMEJeo3VChii84eNFou3eA5hiIWD1Qxye5RI-OliYwWT_39XxX8C2Gao9ymNr6otzbaVmXOfGXA7HIzg-wWE8lo=)\na new report, The Offensive Frontier\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Xon4YzB7VsKeXLoIqaLrQtfY-RbNzhf_QvvnekVFZceN8fApSLymc0gCIsoozGUL6Mu6MNV9LmBtoPObVTKPOi1Zi6vy_EYSIDYxMT0_7jKJGbDOIsyG2hR6HCO9VRUTur1GOvuJLZOYQyHDxukOb69rtwI-AfVF1Hel8b76_JM=):\nAI as the Attacker, based on its Cyber Weapon Index (CWI), which tests the\ncapabilities of rapidly advancing AI models and assesses how those\ncapabilities are actively reshaping the offensive cyber threat landscape.\n\nBooz Allen tested 18 advanced U.S. and Chinese AI models and confirmed that a\nleading frontier model can now autonomously execute end-to-end intrusion, from\ngaining initial access to taking full control of a network without human\nguidance. This finding marks a critical shift from AI-assisted hacking to\nautonomous cyber operations.\n\nTo address the evolving challenges of detecting and defeating unmanned aerial\nsystems at extended ranges, Northrop Grumman (NYSE: NOC) will develop\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=riB_HtxbZ5iFjOBehErfJg5JGpfclr2swCI-KTkx6yEcNkpxcnmxakAdgz_TkGJggmmBWXzACNblIAm3X47jXYp7oi5ZzrYvprKOTwYXp2HtjvItxPMPQ_mWqzZH7wIiP9C6xTn_JlWW7F7-USwehrzvwyBv-XMRTDA0WX0Ua7bIkuQPbel15FPw8ConKLu8Ru3gLmn793KrYunV54X4HQ==)\nnext-generation air-breathing propulsion for the U.S. Army, significantly\nenhancing the range and air defense capabilities of the Army's eXtended Range\nCounter-Unmanned Aircraft System (XRC).\n\nA leader in air-breathing tactical propulsion, Northrop Grumman will develop\nand produce solid fuel ramjet propulsion technology for integration into XRC\nmissile prototypes under this $18.8 million contract with the U.S. Army Combat\nCapabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center. Unlike solid\nrocket motors, which utilize propellant containing fuel and a chemical\noxidizer, solid fuel ramjets use atmospheric oxygen as the oxidizer for the\nfuel during flight, freeing internal volume for additional fuel. The result is\na more efficient propulsion system that delivers greater range and energy,\nenabling engagement of highly maneuverable aerial threats at safer distances\nfrom protected forces.\n\nDISCLAIMER: FN Media (FNM) is a third party publisher and news dissemination\nservice provider, which disseminates electronic information through multiple\nonline media channels. FNM is NOT affiliated in any manner with any company\nmentioned herein. FNM and its affiliated companies are a news dissemination\nsolutions provider and are NOT a registered broker/dealer/analyst/adviser,\nholds no investment licenses and may NOT sell, offer to sell or offer to buy\nany security. 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