Powerus Secures Defense Contract and Signs Memorandum with Pakistan
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Powerus, a U.S. defense technology company focused on autonomous and unmanned systems, has secured a limited procurement order from the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for unmanned aerial systems and associated support. This order marks an expansion of Powerus’s international defense business and underscores the company’s growing presence in the global defense market.
On September 16, 2026, a Powerus delegation, led by Co-Founder Brett Velicovich, met with Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The meeting, facilitated by Inter-Services Public Relations, covered matters of mutual interest, including evolving trends in defense technology and potential avenues for cooperation in defense procurement, production, and capacity building.
Following the meeting, Powerus and the Pakistani Ministry of Defence signed a strategic memorandum of understanding. This document establishes a framework for potential expanded cooperation in unmanned and autonomous defense technologies. While the memorandum is not a definitive agreement, it provides a strategic basis for the parties to explore additional areas of cooperation and potential future deployment of Powerus systems.
The order from the Ministry of Defence and the memorandum of understanding are significant steps for Powerus as it seeks to expand its international defense footprint. The company has previously announced a proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PUSA), which remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
Powerus builds and scales unified autonomous systems designed to move, protect, and sustain critical assets in high-risk environments. The company’s capabilities span heavy-lift platforms, autonomous air systems, autonomous maritime systems, mission systems, training and support, and U.S.-based manufacturing. The order from Pakistan and the strategic memorandum are expected to bolster Powerus’s position in the global defense market.
The order and memorandum are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including delays, limitations, or denials of required authorizations under United States export control laws. Additionally, the memorandum does not create a purchase obligation and may never result in any further order, contract, revenue, or definitive agreement. Both parties may also terminate or decline to proceed with the cooperation contemplated by the memorandum.
The proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. is also subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The merger is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. changing its Nasdaq ticker to PUSA in anticipation of the combination.
In summary, Powerus’s recent order and memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Defence of Pakistan represent important milestones for the company as it seeks to expand its international defense business and strengthen its strategic partnerships.