Trump-Backed Drone Startup Seeks Ukrainian Tech
Drone startup Powerus is merging with a company backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump to bring Ukrainian military technology to the United States. The firm aims to meet growing Pentagon demand for autonomous systems through foreign partnerships and domestic manufacturing.
United States drone startup Powerus is set to go public through a merger with AUREUS GREENWAY HOLDINGS INC to scale domestic manufacturing. The firm aims to integrate military technology developed in Ukraine to meet rising Pentagon demand. The transaction connects the defense venture to an investment fund backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump.
### Tapping Foreign Defense Innovation Formed one year ago, Powerus is part of a growing portfolio of military technology companies tied to the Trump brothers' investment vehicle, American Ventures. Regulatory filings indicate the fund holds a 9.9% stake in the combined public entity. While executives emphasize the brothers maintain a passive role, advisory board member Keith Kellogg noted that association helps build profile.
