Powerus Secures Defense Contract from Pakistan Ministry of Defence

Powerus, an autonomous systems company based in Orlando and West Palm Beach, Florida, has secured a significant international defense contract from the Ministry of Defence of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The limited procurement order, received on September 18, 2026, involves the supply of 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, the Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The meeting, as reported by Inter-Services Public Relations, covered various matters of mutual interest, including evolving trends in defense technology and potential avenues for cooperation in defense procurement, production, and capacity building. Both parties expressed interest in further developing engagement in areas of mutual benefit.

In addition to the procurement order, Powerus has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding with senior defense officials of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This memorandum establishes a framework for potential expanded cooperation in unmanned and autonomous defense technologies. While it is not a definitive agreement, the memorandum provides a strategic basis for the parties to explore additional areas of cooperation and potential future deployment of Powerus systems. Any program or procurement contemplated under the framework would be subject to definitive agreements and all applicable United States laws and regulations, as well as government approvals.

Powerus’s expansion into the international defense market is part of its broader strategy to build and scale 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, with a focus on U.S.-based manufacturing.

In related news, Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: PUSA) has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which includes an information statement and prospectus, in connection with its proposed business combination with Powerus. The registration statement was declared effective on August 12, 2026. The proposed merger, expected to close in Q4 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including the effectiveness of the registration statement and receipt of required regulatory approvals, is aimed at combining the resources and expertise of both companies to enhance their market positions.

The memorandum of understanding and the procurement order reflect the kind of international defense traction that both companies believe supports the strategic rationale for the pending combination. Brett Velicovich, Co-Founder of Powerus, stated, “This is an important milestone for Powerus as we expand our international defense footprint. We are proud to support Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence, and the memorandum gives both sides a strategic framework to build upon.”

Both companies remain committed to navigating the complexities of international defense procurement and regulatory requirements. The memorandum of understanding and the procurement order are subject to definitive agreements and all applicable United States laws and regulations, as well as government approvals. The proposed merger is also subject to customary closing conditions, including the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 and receipt of required regulatory approvals. There can be no assurance that the proposed transactions will be consummated or as to the timing of any such consummation.