US drone manufacturer Powerus has secured a limited procurement order from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and related support, expanding the company’s international defense footprint.
Separately, the Florida-based firm signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistani defense officials to explore further cooperation in unmanned and autonomous systems.
The announcement followed a mid-September meeting in Rawalpindi between a Powerus delegation led by co-founder Brett Velicovich and Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Syed Asim Munir.
The company has not identified the drones ordered or disclosed the contract’s value or delivery schedule.
The memorandum also creates no obligation to make additional purchases; future deals would require separate agreements and applicable US government approvals.
“This is an important milestone for Powerus as we expand our international defense footprint,” Velicovich said.
“We are proud to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence, and the memorandum gives both sides a strategic framework to build upon.”
The company is also reportedly exploring longer-term cooperation with Pakistan, including joint technology development and potential local production using expertise from both countries.
Powerus in Middle East
Among Powerus’ flagship drones is the Guardian, a low-cost interceptor designed to counter one-way attack UAS in signal-denied environments.
The aircraft has a reported top speed of 340 kilometers (211 miles) per hour, an operational radius of 15 kilometers (9 miles), and a flight endurance of 28 minutes.
In August, Powerus secured a roughly $22-million contract to deploy a counter-drone detection and warning network for US-linked oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East. The deal involves the integration of the Guardian system.
Trump Investment Links
The Pakistan order comes as Powerus prepares to merge with Florida-based Aureus Greenway Holdings, in which Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold an indirect stake via American Ventures.
Regulatory filings show the investment framework is expected to hold a 9.9 percent beneficial ownership stake in the combined company.
Powerus executives dismissed suggestions of political influence, stating contracts are awarded on merit and the Trump family plays no operational or management role.
A spokesperson for Trump Jr. confirmed he is a passive investor with no prior knowledge or involvement in the Pakistan deal.
