US EditionTrump Sons Back New Drone Company
Trump sons back Powerus, a Florida drone maker scaling to 10,000 units monthly, aiming for Pentagon contracts amid a $1.1 billion U.S. drone manufacturing push.
- On March 9, 2026, The Wall Street Journal reported Donald Trump Jr., investor and adviser, and Eric Trump, investor, are investing in Florida-based Powerus to chase Pentagon drone business.
- Policy shifts earlier this year created openings for US drone makers, as the FCC added foreign drones to its Covered List and President Trump signed Executive Order 14307, reshaping procurement.
- Funding documents show the deal raised roughly $59M, with investors including Trump-linked American Ventures and Unusual Machines, as Powerus plans to produce more than 10,000 drones monthly.
- Critics flagged ethical concerns, with Kedric Payne calling Trump Jr. and Eric Trump's government deals ethically dubious last year, while Democrats prepare investigations into their involvement.
- On March 9, 2026, Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. announced a merger with Powerus to form Powerus Corporation, seeking a Nasdaq listing under PUSA and closing in summer 2026 as the Pentagon prepares 30,000 drone orders.
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Military TimesTrump’s sons invest in companies vying to fill gaps in US drone industry
Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., the sons of President Donald Trump, invested in a newly formed company that aims to produce autonomous drones for the U.S. military.Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc., a golf course holding company backed by the two eldest Trump sons, is merging with drone producer Powerus Corporation, the companies announced Monday in a release that names Eric and Donald Jr. as “notable investors.”“We’re huge fans of our backers,” sa…
The two older sons of US President Eric and Donald Trump Jr strengthen their presence in the defence sector by investing in an American manufacturer of autonomous drones.
The military drone industry is going through a phase of accelerated expansion, driven by new strategic priorities in the United States. In this context, Powerus, a relatively new company that seeks to position itself as one of the Pentagon’s key suppliers, emerged. The project has the support of Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., children of the U.S. President.
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