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RETRANSMISSION: AEGIS Critical Energy Defence, Malahat Energy Systems and Ontario Tech University Enter Strategic Collaboration to Advance Hybrid Nuclear Energy Systems for Mission-Critical Applications
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. (CSE: QESS) (OTCQB: QESSF) (FSE: JG6) ("Aegis" or the "Company") today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Malahat Energy Systems Inc. ("Malahat") and Ontario Tech University ("Ontario Tech") to establish a collaborative framework for the research, development, and validation of hybrid nuclear energy architectures. As a developer and integrator of advanced...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 4, 2026) - Aegis Critical Energy Defence Corp. (CSE: QESS) (OTCQB: QESSF) (FSE: JG6) ("Aegis" or the "Company") today announced the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with Malahat Energy Systems Inc. ("Malahat") and Ontario Tech University ("Ontario Tech") to establish a collaborative framework for the research, development, and validation of hybrid nuclear energy architectures. As a developer and integrator of advanced battery energy storage systems (BESS) and resilient power solutions, AEGIS is well-positioned to lead integration efforts, combining Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Micro Modular Reactors (MMRs) from established providers with AEGIS's proprietary BESS hardware, cyber-secure energy management controls, and related technologies (the "Collaboration").","length":912,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"This strategic initiative leverages AEGIS's expertise in deploying rugged, secure energy systems alongside Malahat's applied engineering strengths and Ontario Tech's renowned nuclear research capabilities. By tackling integration hurdles, the Collaboration aims to unlock new opportunities for SMR adoption in high-growth sectors, enhancing AEGIS's competitive edge in resilient energy solutions.","length":412,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Why This Matters","length":16,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"SMRs and MMRs are gaining momentum as scalable sources of reliable, low-carbon baseload power, with global markets projected to expand significantly amid rising demand for clean energy and energy security. Mission-critical facilities, including data centres, industrial operations, ports, remote communities, and defence infrastructure, require power systems that deliver rapid load response, superior power quality, resilience against disruptions, and strong cybersecurity protections.","length":486,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Hybrid nuclear energy systems provide an innovative pathway forward, merging consistent nuclear output with agile BESS and intelligent controls to create dispatchable, high-performance solutions. This could broaden SMR applications in strategic markets, supporting AEGIS's growth trajectory in defence, infrastructure...