Windfall Geotek to lead a Consortium for Borealis Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH) Initiative

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Brossard, Québec / February 26, 2026– TheNewswire  — Windfall GeotekInc. (CSE: WIN; OTCQB: WINKF)("Windfall" or the "Company"), a leader inArtificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning for mineraldiscovery since 2005, is pleased to announce its intent to lead astrategic consortium for the Borealis Initiative.

This submission falls under the Canadian FederalGovernment’s recently announced 10-year, $50 billion defenseinvestment plan. Specifically, Windfall Geotek will participate in theCall for Proposals (CFP) for "Defence Innovation Secure Hubs (DISH)." The consortium will be comprised of industry leaders inUncrewed Systems(UxS), Windfall Geotek’s proprietary AIsystems, and leading researchers from Quebec Universities.CFP: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/innovation-networks/challenge/from-innovation-to-operational-advantage-defence-innovation-secure-hubs.html

Utilizing its established AI platform, Windfall willlead the task force in a grant application ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, as outlined by the BOREALIS Defence Innovation Secure Hubsframework.

Management Commentary

Michel Fontaine, President and CEO ofWindfall Geotek, commented:

“Windfall Geotek has been conducting test and doingR&D for many years into this application of land mine detectionusing Drones and our AI power system, this opportunity and the timingof fits perfectly with our corporate direction, and we look forward insubmitting our bid ahead of the April 2nd 2026 deadline“.

Pierre Daigle, Member of the AdvisoryCommittee and retired Major General and retired Ombudsman for theDepartment of National Defence and the Canadian Forcescommented:

“Windfall Geotek is translating 21 years ofmining sector leadership into a powerful tool for drone data analysis.This technology represents a core strategic asset with immediateglobal applications. We are prepared to lead Canada’s efforts inproviding these advanced solutions to international partners,specifically addressing urgent needs in Ukraine."

AboutWindfall Geotek – AI-Powered Discovery Since 2005

Windfall Geotek is a global leader in AI-driven mineralexploration, turning complex geoscience data into high-potentialdiscoveries with unmatched speed and accuracy. With amultidisciplinary team of geophysicists, geologists, and AIspecialists, Windfall is validating selected AI-generated targets todemonstrate the reliability of its system. Beyond mining, the Companyis expanding its expertise into life-saving applications, includinglandmine and UXO detection.

For further information, please contact:

Michel Fontaine 514-994-5843

Chairman, President and CEO of Windfall Geotek

Email: Michel@windfallgeotek.com

Website: www.windfallgeotek.com

Additional information about the Company is availableunder Windfall Geotek’s profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Neither the TSXVenture Exchange nor does its Regulation Services Provider (as thatterm is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) acceptresponsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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