Pakistan’s new drone deal is with Trump-backed firm also selling to India
Summary
A U.S. drone company supported by President Donald Trump's sons received a small order from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence and signed a non-binding agreement with Pakistan’s army. The company also has a deal with an Indian defense firm, raising questions because Pakistan does not have formal relations with Israel, and one of the company’s founders is an Israeli military veteran.Key Facts
- Powerus is a U.S. drone company founded in 2025 and backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump as investors.
- Pakistan’s military chief met with Powerus representatives on September 16 in Rawalpindi.
- Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence gave Powerus a limited procurement order for unmanned aerial systems (drones).
- Powerus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan army, which is not a final purchase agreement.
- Powerus also has given an Indian defense company exclusive rights to drone interceptor technology in India.
- One cofounder of Powerus is a former Israeli soldier, while Pakistan does not recognize Israel.
- Pakistan already produces and buys drones from other countries but is now working with this new U.S. company.
- Powerus plans to merge with a Nasdaq-listed company later this year.
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