US EditionTrump Jr-Backed Drone Firm Lands Pentagon’s Biggest Contract, Set to Supply Thousands of Drone Parts
Unusual Machines secured a Pentagon contract to supply 3,500 drone motors, with plans for 20,000 more parts in 2026, following Trump Jr.'s advisory board role.
- On Friday, Unusual Machines, Florida-based drone manufacturer linked to Donald Trump Jr., won its largest-ever Pentagon parts contract, CEO Allen Evans said he believed it was the biggest U.S. government order.
- Following a June executive order and July Pentagon policy change, Donald Trump Jr., advisory board member at Unusual Machines, boosted the firm's profile through fundraising shortly after his father became commander in chief.
- Public filings show Donald Trump Jr., shareholder, owns shares in Unusual Machines, while the U.S. Army contracted the company for parts and the Pentagon plans 20,000 additional components.
- Ethics observers warned that obvious conflicts of interest arise as Donald Trump Jr. benefits while the Department of Defense stopped posting daily contract notices since October 1.
- Trump Jr.'s public support helped Unusual Machines raise over $80 million this year and secure meetings with partners, while company leaders say the contract could expand government business through future Pentagon component purchases.
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A little-known drone company, backed by Donald Trump Jr., has obtained the largest contract in its history with the Pentagon, as the U.S. government expands the acquisition of drones, reported the Financial Times (FT). The British newspaper said Unusual Machines, based in Florida and in which Trump Jr. has a share of $4 million, claimed to have been hired by the U.S. military to manufacture 3,000 drone engines, along with other pieces. The compa…
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A drone company linked to Donald Trump Jr. won his major contract with the Pentagon for the supply of 3,500 drone engines and other components. (ANSA)
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