Aether Global Provides Clarification on U.S. Agency Approvals

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VANCOUVER, BC – March 19,2026 – TheNewswire– Aether Global Innovations Corp. (CSE: AETH)(OTC: AETHF) (Frankfurt: 4XA) (WKN# A2N8RH) (“Aether” or the“Company”), a drone management and automation company, todayclarifies certain disclosure included in the Company’s news releasedated March 6, 2026 (the “Disclosure”), which announced approvals (the“Approvals”) received related to the transfer of the underlyingtechnology license for a modern footwear screening platform from ArionDefense Inc. (“Arion”) to Aether, effective upon completionof Aether’s proposed acquisition of Arion (the “Proposed Transaction”). Investors should not place undue reliance on anyelements of the prior Disclosure that is inconsistent with theclarifications set out in this news release.

While the Disclosure announced that the Approvals werereceived from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and theDepartment of Defense (DoD), the Company clarifies that approvals werein fact received from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security(DHS) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). All other informationin the news release dated March 6, 2026 remains unchanged.

As disclosed in Aether’s prior news releases datedDecember 10, 2025, January 22, 2026 and March 6, 2026, Aether hasentered into a letter of intent (the “LOI”) with Arioncontemplating the Proposed Transaction. The LOI is non-binding anddoes not constitute a definitive agreement. Completion of the ProposedTransaction remains subject to a number of conditions, including,without limitation, the negotiation and execution of definitivedocumentation, completion of due diligence to the satisfaction of theparties and receipt of all required corporate, regulatory, andCanadian Securities Exchange (the “Exchange”)approvals. There can be no assurance that the Proposed Transactionwill be completed on the terms contemplated in the LOI or atall.

About Aether Global InnovationsCorp.

Aether Global Innovations Corp. (AETH) is a defense andsecurity technology company focused on unmanned systems, counter-dronesolutions, and advanced security scanning for critical infrastructureand high-value public and private sites. Aether operates a disciplinedplatform model, acquiring and partnering with proven operators thathave established revenue, intellectual property, and governmentrelationships, then scaling these assets through integration, capitaldeployment, and global distribution. By combining counter-UAVcapabilities, ISR-oriented unmanned systems, and advanced screeningtechnologies, Aether aims to deliver rapidly deployable,mission-focused solutions that enhance the safety, resilience, andoperational awareness of its customers. For more information, visit:www.aethergic.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE AETHER GLOBAL BOARDOF DIRECTORS

Rick Unrau

Chief Executive Officer

(403) 466-4414

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains “forward-lookingstatements” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securitieslegislation, which are based on expectations, estimates andprojections as of the date of this news release. Forward-lookingstatements in this news release include, but are not limited to,statements with respect to: the consummation of the ProposedTransaction. Forward-looking statements are often, but not always,identified by words such as “anticipates”, “expects”,“plans”, “intends”, “believes”, “proposes”,“potential”, "scheduled", "may","will", "could", "would","should", "might", "project","estimate", "continue", "expect","intend", "forecast", "future", andsimilar expressions or the negative of these terms or other comparableterminology. Forward-looking statements arebased on management’s current expectations, assumptions and beliefs,including assumptions regarding: the parties’ability to complete the ProposedTransaction. Forward-looking statements aresubject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but notlimited to: that the Proposed Transaction may not be completed in atimely manner or at all; the failure to satisfy the conditions to theconsummation of the Proposed Transaction; the ability of Aether orArion to execute their respecting business plans and realize thebenefits and opportunities from the Proposed Transaction; and generaleconomic conditions; industry trends; and regulatory and exchangeapprovals. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance onforward-looking statements, as actual results may differ materiallyfrom those expressed or implied by such statements. Except as requiredby applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention orobligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whetheras a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

The Canadian Securities Exchange hasnot reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy oraccuracy of this release.

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