Archive · 25 Oct 2025
Trump Jr.'s Company Receives Pentagon Contract for Drone Parts
Imagine a company that makes parts for drones, called Unusual Machines.
This company, based in Florida, is backed by Donald Trump Jr. The company just got a big order from the US Army to provide lots of drone motors and other parts.
Donald Trump Jr. is involved as an advisor and has invested millions in the company.
The company’s stock jumped after the news.
The US Army uses drones to help train soldiers.
The contract doesn't say how much it's worth, and Trump Jr.'s team says he wasn't involved in getting it.
The company’s CEO said this is the company's biggest US government order yet.
Unusual Machines, backed by Donald Trump Jr., secured a Pentagon contract.
The contract is to supply 3,500 drone motors and other components to the US Army.
Donald Trump Jr. joined Unusual Machines as an advisor in 2024 and owns a $4 million stake.
Unusual Machines' stock price rose significantly following news of the contract.
Both the company and Trump Jr.'s team deny his involvement in securing the contract.
- Who
- Unusual Machines, with Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor.
- What
- Received a contract to supply drone motors and components to the US Army.
- When
- Contract awarded in 2024; Donald Trump Jr. joined as advisor in 2024.
- Where
- Orlando, Florida (Unusual Machines' location).
- Why
- The US Army aims to expand drone operations and train soldiers effectively.
- Company
- Unusual Machines
- Location
- Orlando, Florida
- Contract
- Supply of drone motors and components
- Client
- US Army
- Quantity
- 3,500 motors
- Donald Trump Jr.'s Role
- Adviser and shareholder
- Trump Jr.'s Stake
- $4 million (331,580 shares)
- Stock Jump
- 18.6% on Oct. 24