Defense & Geopolitical Fragmentation▲
Powerus and Aureus Greenway Announce $22.3 Million Counter-Drone Contract
Powerus, a U.S.-based autonomous systems company, has executed a commercial contract valued at approximately $22.3 million to provide networked counter-unmanned aircraft system detection, tracking, classification, and early-warning capabilities for critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East. The agreement covers hardware, software, site activation, installation, and a 24-month integrated maintenance program, with unified command and control at the customer's operations center. The system architecture is designed to support the further integration of Powerus' Guardian interceptor technology as operational requirements evolve. The identity of the contracting customer and specific deployment locations are not being disclosed. Powerus is in the process of merging with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc., whose registration statement on Form S-4 was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2026, with the combination expected to close in early October 2026.