US drone company Powerus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Army on 17 September 2026. The agreement includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems for the Pakistan Army, and Powerus has also discussed possible technology production and a joint technology relationship in Pakistan.
Powerus and Unmanned Aerial Systems
Powerus is a US company that produces aerial and maritime drones for military and industrial use. Unmanned aerial systems, or UAS, include the drone platform, control station, communication links, and related support equipment.
Pakistan Army and Defence Procurement
The Pakistan Army is the land warfare branch of the Pakistan Armed Forces. Defence procurement refers to the purchase of military equipment, while production and capacity building cover local manufacturing, technical transfer, and training-related arrangements.
Meeting at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi
A Powerus delegation led by co-founder Brett Velicovich met Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, on 16 September 2026 at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The Pakistan military’s Inter-Services Public Relations mentioned defence procurement, production, and long-term capacity building in its statement on the meeting.
Important Facts for Exams
- Unmanned aerial systems is the formal term used for drones and their supporting control and communication components.
- General Headquarters in Rawalpindi serves as the main military headquarters of the Pakistan Army.
- Inter-Services Public Relations is the media and public relations wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces.
- Field Marshal is a senior military rank used in some armed forces, including Pakistan’s.
Corporate and Strategic Context
Powerus is expected to merge with publicly traded Aureus Greenway Holdings in early October 2026. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold a stake in Aureus Greenway Holdings through an investment fund.
