Trump Family Endorsed Company Powerus Wins $22.3 Million to Supply Anti-Drone Detection Equipment to Gulf Energy Companies

The Zhitong Finance App learned that a drone manufacturer supported by the son of US President Trump recently reached a deal worth 22.3 million US dollars with a Gulf energy company to provide it with anti-drone detection equipment. This move comes at a time when private companies are strengthening their ability to protect themselves in the aftermath of the war in Iran.

West Palm Beach-based Powerus signed an agreement with an unnamed company to provide a system that can detect and track incoming drones. The system will be able to operate in collaboration with Powerus' “Guardian” blocker in the future, but this deal does not include this defensive component.

Powerus President Brett Velicovich (Brett Velicovich) said in an interview: “The evolution of the modern battlefield has forced companies to build their own protective measures. Even if it is currently only at the detection level, this is an irreversible trend.”

For safety reasons, Powerus declined to disclose the partner company and the country where it is located, nor did it specify where the equipment was deployed.

The conclusion of this contract reflects the growing tendency of private companies operating in volatile regions to independently build defense systems rather than rely entirely on government protection. Iran has shown a willingness to use low-cost drones to attack facilities worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and traditional air defense systems are not only expensive and in short supply, but are generally not open to commercial markets.

Veljkovic likened: “You wouldn't equip an Amazon (AMZN.US) warehouse with a Patriot missile system. It's more like a new type of insurance.”

Powerus will provide a protective system centered on low-cost interceptors, sensors, and automation technology, equipped with operating personnel, and provide training for local security forces.

Powerus has previously been awarded a number of US defense contracts. According to an announcement earlier this year, the company plans to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (PUSA.US), a golf course operator supported by Trump's son Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., which is already listed on the NASDAQ. The merger deal is yet to be completed.

As the Trump administration prioritizes local drone production and anti-drone capabilities, related investments have also drawn attention from the outside world about potential conflicts of interest.