On 17 September 2026, Powerus, a US-based drone technology company, announced that it had received a “limited procurement order” from Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence (MoD), as well as a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen collaboration.
Powerus stated that the order covers unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and associated support, and framed it as an expansion of the company’s international defence business. Powerus did not disclose the value of the order, citing confidentiality.
Powerus Delegation Meets Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at GHQ Rawalpindi
The agreement follows a meeting on 16 September 2026 between a Powerus delegation – led by Co-Founder Brett Velicovich – and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), at General Headquarters (GHQ) in Rawalpindi.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) stated that the two sides discussed defence procurement, production and long-term capacity building. The ISPR statement did not mention the MoU.
Powerus Product Portfolio: Guardian, Dragon, xFoldSpy and Blue Sky
Powerus – the trading name of Autonomous Power Corporation – designs, develops, and manufactures a wide range of unmanned and autonomous solutions. These include, among others, the Guardian interceptor, Dragon heavy-lift transport/logistics drone, xFoldSpy surveillance drone, and Blue Sky unmanned surface vessel (USV).
MoU Scope and US Export Control Limits
In a press release, Powerus stated that the MoU “establishes a framework for potential expanded collaboration in unmanned and autonomous defense technologies.” However, Powerus cautioned that the MoU is tentative in scope in that neither side is obligated to procure or sell systems, and that final deals are still subject to US export controls.
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