Exhibit 99.1
DarkPulse, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Certain Assets of Optilan UK Ltd Including India and Turkey Subsidiaries
DarkPulse secures global operations and engineering capabilities in India and Turkey as part its Global Strategy
HOUSTON, Texas, September 17, 2024, DarkPulse, Inc. (OTC: DPLS) (“DarkPulse”, “DPLS", or "the Company") today announced the closing of the acquisition of certain assets of Optilan UK Ltd including two operating subsidiaries. The subsidiaries acquired are Optilan India Pvt Ltd, a major engineering group that designed multiple installations across the globe including security, rail, oil and gas, telecoms and, most importantly, distributed fiber optic sensor systems (DFOSS). The second entity acquired is Optilan Communications & Security Systems Ltd (Turkey) who has played a key role in projects including the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) installation as well as maintenance services for one of the world’s largest pipelines and its operator. The Turkish-based company is also responsible for multiple contracts across the Middle East.
The acquisitions are in line with the Company’s operational requirements and to expand operations throughout India and open new operations capabilities in Europe, India and UAE as part of its global operations plan. In conjunction with the Company’s effort to begin full manufacturing of its patented high resolution Brillouin Optical Time Domain Analysis (BOTDA) fiber optic sensor systems the Company continues to secure key partnerships globally with a concentration in pipeline structural health monitoring and security.
“We are pleased to announce the closing of these key assets and appreciate the work by Eveyln Partners and the teams in both India and Turkey for helping us finalize the acquisition,” said Dennis O’Leary, founder and CEO of DarkPulse Inc. “We plan on expanding both India and Turkey teams which will bolster their decades of experience enabling the Company to begin its full sales and engineering operations inside the U.S. and globally.”
About DarkPulse, Inc.
DarkPulse, Inc. uses advanced laser-based monitoring systems to provide rapid and accurate monitoring of temperatures, strains, and stresses. The Company’s technology excels when applied to live, dynamic critical infrastructure and structural monitoring, including pipeline monitoring, perimeter and structural surveillance, aircraft structural components and mining safety. The Company's fiber-based monitoring systems can assist markets that are not currently served, and its unique technology covers extended areas and any event that is translated into the detection of a change in strain or temperature. In addition to the Company’s ongoing efforts with respect to the marketing and sales of its technology products and services to its customers, the Company also continues to explore potential strategic alliances through joint venture and licensing opportunities to further expand its global market position. For more information, visit www.DarkPulse.com
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