Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Powerus Signs Pakistan Army Drone MoU Amid Trump Family Links
Powerus is a US company that makes drones for military and industrial uses.
It says it signed an agreement with the Pakistan Army.
The agreement includes an initial order for power systems used with unmanned aerial systems.
Powerus has not said how much the order is worth.
Pakistan’s military confirmed that its leaders met Powerus representatives, but it did not mention signing an agreement.
Powerus is planning to merge with another company connected to Donald Trump’s sons.
Powerus says the Trump family members do not help run its business.
The company wants to explore developing technology with Pakistan.
Pakistan is also seeking stronger air defences after fighting with India last year.
US drone company Powerus says it signed an MoU with the Pakistan Army and received an initial order for power systems.
Powerus said the agreement concerns unmanned aerial systems but did not disclose its details or value.
Pakistan’s military confirmed talks on procurement, production and capacity building but did not mention an MoU signing.
Powerus is expected to merge with Trump-backed Aureus Greenway Holdings in early October.
The company says it seeks a joint US-Pakistan technology relationship as Pakistan strengthens its air defences.
- Who
- Powerus, represented by co-founder and president Brett Velicovich, and the Pakistan Army, represented in the meeting by Field Marshal Asim Munir.
- What
- Powerus says it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial order for power systems related to unmanned aerial systems.
- When
- The MoU and meeting were reported on Wednesday; the planned Powerus-Aureus merger is expected in early October.
- Where
- Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Why
- The stated goal is to explore joint US-Pakistan technology development and defence cooperation; Pakistan is seeking stronger air defences.
Questions about the deal
Company and official responses
Trump family involvement
Questions about the deal
Powerus’s planned merger with Aureus, in which Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump hold an indirect stake, raises questions about the political context of the defence deal.
Company and official responses
Powerus chief executive Andrew Fox said contracts are awarded on merit and that Trump’s sons have no involvement in the company’s business operations. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said there are no conflicts of interest.
Whether an MoU was signed
Questions about the deal
Powerus said it signed an MoU with the Pakistan Army and received an initial order.
Company and official responses
Pakistan’s military confirmed the meeting and discussions but did not mention the signing of an MoU.
US drone exports to Pakistan
Questions about the deal
Powerus said the US government had for decades been reluctant to provide drone systems to countries such as Pakistan, while China supplied what Pakistan wanted.
Company and official responses
Velicovich said US policy now appears to be changing toward sharing more drone systems, potentially creating opportunities for US firms.
- Company
- Powerus develops aerial and maritime drones for military and industrial uses.
- Initial order
- Power systems related to unmanned aerial systems.
- Order value
- Not disclosed because of confidentiality and security sensitivities.
- Pakistan military account
- The military confirmed discussions on defence procurement, production and long-term capacity building but did not mention the MoU.
- Planned merger
- Powerus and publicly traded Aureus Greenway Holdings expect to complete their merger in early October.
- Trump family connection
- Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump hold a stake in Aureus through American Ventures, which is expected to hold 9.9% beneficial ownership of the combined company.
- Defence context
- China accounts for roughly 80% of Pakistan’s defence imports by volume, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
