--- title: "US drone firm Powerus signs Pakistan Army deal" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-deal" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-deal" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/conflict/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-deal.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-deal" category: "Conflict & Security" area: "Asia-Pacific" published: "2026-09-17T10:45:52.179Z" source_reported: "2026-09-17T09:26:55.000Z" updated: "2026-09-17T10:45:52.179Z" trust_score: 86 critic_score: 95 hype_score: 15 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-09-17T10:30:39.916996+00:00" --- # US drone firm Powerus signs Pakistan Army deal *The agreement includes an initial drone-related order and a planned merger with a company linked to Donald Trump's sons.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 86 of 100, higher is better. Multiple independent outlets name co‑founder Brett Velicovich and regulatory filings confirming 9.9% stake, giving high corroboration. - Craft 95 of 100, higher is better. Report explains significance, includes quotes from Velicovich, Fox, Trump Jr. spokesperson and White House, and details next merger steps. - Hype 15 of 100, lower is better. Language is measured; headline matches body without sensational exaggeration. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - US drone maker Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army. - The agreement includes an initial order for drone-related systems. - Powerus is set to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a company with stakes held by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. - Details of the deal, including its value and specific technology, have not been disclosed due to security sensitivities. US drone manufacturer Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army, which includes an initial order for drone-related systems. Co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters the deal was announced on a Wednesday but declined to disclose details for security reasons. Powerus, which offers aerial and maritime drones, is slated to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold a combined 9.9% beneficial ownership stake in Aureus Greenway Holdings, according to US regulatory filings. The merger is expected to be completed in early October. Pakistan's military confirmed a meeting between a Powerus delegation and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir to discuss defence procurement and capacity building, but did not mention the MoU in its statement. ## Disagreement on deal specifics While Brett Velicovich stated the deal included an initial drone-related order, the Pakistan military's statement on the meeting with Powerus did not mention the MoU or any order. Velicovich declined to disclose the value of the order, citing confidentiality. ## What the coverage left out None of the centre or right-rated reports mention the specific value of the initial drone order, with co-founder Brett Velicovich declining to disclose it due to confidentiality and security sensitivities. The full reports from The Times of India and Devdiscourse, and the digests from India Today, CNBC-TV18, and Reuters, all state that details were not provided. ## Who covered it Shares of the 7 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 0% (0) - Centre: 43% (3) - Right: 57% (4) 5 of 12 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-17T10:30:39.916996+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 2 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-17T11:15:24.389Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left No separate framing summary. ### Centre - Centre-rated reports highlighted the agreement between Powerus and the Pakistan Army, noting it included an initial order for drone-related power systems. These reports mentioned the memorandum of understanding as a sign of growing US-Pakistan relations, particularly under the Trump administration, and focused on joint technology development. The planned merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a company connected to Donald Trump's sons, was also noted as a significant aspect of the story. Devdiscourse stated the agreement supports growing US-Pakistan relations under President Trump's influence. Reuters reported that co-founder Brett Velicovich told them the deal was announced on a Wednesday. ### Right - Right-rated reports focused on the US drone maker Powerus signing a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army, which included an initial drone-related order. These reports noted the deal comes amid warming US-Pakistan ties and highlighted the company's planned merger with a firm backed by Donald Trump's sons. The Times of India reported that the Pakistan military's media wing did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the agreement outside business hours. India Today mentioned the agreement surfaced as Washington and Islamabad deepen ties. CNBC-TV18 stated the deal comes amid warming US-Pakistan ties. **Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 2 - unknown: 5 - veryHigh: 2 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Express Tribune](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629835/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order) — US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order - [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/defence-news/story/pakistan-army-powerus-drone-mou-donald-trump-sons-merger-ntc-mnrd-smsr-2644847-2026-09-17) — A Company with Connections to Trump's Son Signs a Surprising Deal with Pakistan, MoU on Drones - [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/world/story/pak-army-powerus-us-drone-firm-mou-initial-order-trump-sons-backed-company-2996676-2026-09-17) — Pak signs MoU with US drone firm set to merge with company backed by Trump's sons - [The Week](https://theweek.in/news/defence/2026/09/17/pakistan-army-to-get-drones-from-us-firm-linked-to-donald-trumps-son.html) — Growing ties? Pakistan Army to get drones from US firm linked to Donald Trump's son - [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order/articleshow/134305268.cms) — US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order - [CNBC-TV18](https://cnbctv18.com/world/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order-19992710.htm) — US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order - [Pro Pakistani](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/pakistan-army-signs-deal-to-buy-drones-from-us-firm) — Pakistan Army Signs Deal To Buy Drones From US Company - [Capital.gr](https://capital.gr/diethni/4017363/ipa-i-powerus-upografei-mnimonio-sunergasias-me-ton-strato-tou-pakistan-tha-labei-tin-proti-paraggelia-drones) — USA: Powerus Signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Pakistan Army - Will Receive First Drone Order - [Independent Urdu](https://independenturdu.com/node/187806) — US Drone Company Signs Contract with Pakistan Army, Receives Initial Order - [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/technology/3978140-powerus-and-pakistan-army-a-new-horizon-in-drone-technology) — Powerus and Pakistan Army: A New Horizon in Drone Technology - [infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mundo/fabricante-norte-americana-de-drones-assina-memorando-com-exercito-do-paquistao) — U.S. Drone Manufacturer Signs Memorandum with Pakistan Army - [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order-2026-09-16) — US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order ## Questions **What is the agreement between Powerus and the Pakistan Army?** US drone manufacturer Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army. This agreement includes an initial order for drone-related systems. The details of the technology and the value of the order have not been disclosed for security reasons. **What is the connection to Donald Trump's sons?** Powerus is slated to merge with Aureus Greenway Holdings, a publicly traded company. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump hold a combined 9.9% beneficial ownership stake in Aureus Greenway Holdings, according to US regulatory filings. The merger is expected to be completed in early October. **What details were not disclosed about the deal?** Co-founder Brett Velicovich declined to provide specific details about the drone-related order, including its value, citing security sensitivities and confidentiality. The Pakistan military's statement on a meeting with Powerus also did not mention the MoU or any order. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/conflict/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-deal. 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