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U.S. Drone Maker Powerus Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Pakistan Army
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Co-founder Brett Velicovich said, “Today we signed a very important MOU. As part of that MOU, we received an initial order for power systems.”
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The Pakistan military’s account of the meeting with Powerus did not mention the memorandum of understanding, and its media wing had not immediately responded to Reuters’ request for comment.
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Powerus CEO Andrew Fox described Pakistan’s private defense sector as “emerging but still not mature,” arguing that this creates an opportunity for U.S. companies to move faster.
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Andrew Fox said the company’s growth was driven by business merits rather than its connection to Donald Trump’s sons, pushing back on speculation that the family relationship was behind Powerus’ expansion.
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The proposed cooperation was framed as a potential joint technology relationship combining U.S. and Pakistani capabilities, rather than solely as a procurement transaction.
U.S. drone maker Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with Pakistan's Army that includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems, Free Press Journal reported. The deal marks a significant defense partnership as U.S.-Pakistan ties warm under President Donald Trump. Powerus has not disclosed the technology details or contract value for security reasons.
The agreement gains attention because Powerus is set to merge in October with a publicly traded company in which Trump's sons Donald Jr. and Eric Trump have an indirect stake through American Ventures, projected to hold 9.9% of the combined entity. Business Today noted that Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich said the company "received an initial order for power systems" as part of the MOU.
Pakistan Secures Drone Technology From U.S. Partner
Powerus met with Pakistan's army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, to finalize the defense agreement. Whale's Book reported the deal centers on supplying unmanned aerial systems and integrating U.S.-designed technology into Pakistan's defense infrastructure. The memorandum frames cooperation as a joint technology partnership combining American and Pakistani capabilities, not simply a purchase transaction.
Pakistan's military did not immediately confirm the MOU in its public statements. Free Press Journal noted that the Pakistan military's media wing had not responded to Reuters' request for comment about the agreement, suggesting officials may be proceeding cautiously with the announcement.
Trump Family Links Fuel Speculation Over Deal
The timing raises questions about whether the Trump family connection accelerated Powerus' growth in Pakistan. Powerus CEO Andrew Fox pushed back on speculation, arguing the company's expansion reflects "business merits" rather than the family relationship. Business Today reported Fox's statement that the connection to Trump's sons did not drive the company's success.
Powerus is scheduled to merge in October with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a publicly traded company. American Ventures, the investment vehicle linked to Trump's sons, is projected to hold 9.9% of the combined entity after the merger. Whale's Book highlighted how the deal occurs just weeks before this corporate combination takes effect.
U.S.-Pakistan Defense Relationship Deepens Under Trump
The agreement reflects warming ties between Washington and Islamabad as Trump begins his term. TRT World reported that the Powerus deal comes amid deepening U.S.-Pakistan relations. Defense partnerships have historically served as a cornerstone of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
Powerus CEO Andrew Fox characterized Pakistan's private defense sector as "emerging but still not mature." Business Today reported Fox's assessment that this immaturity creates opportunities for U.S. companies to move faster and establish footholds in Pakistan's military modernization efforts.
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