Powerus secures $22.3M Middle East counter-drone contract

Autonomous Power Corporation, known as Powerus, has secured a $22.3 million contract to provide counter-drone technology for oil and gas facilities in the Middle East. The deal encompasses hardware, software, installation, and maintenance for a period of 24 months. The system will offer early detection, tracking, classification, and warning of unmanned aerial threats via a central command and control center at the customer's facility.

Powerus plans to roll out the system in stages, depending on operational needs. The customer, specific locations, and individual sites remain undisclosed. The company's system architecture is modular, allowing for future integration of Powerus' Guardian interceptor technology as requirements evolve. This initial deployment aims to enhance awareness of potential unmanned aerial threats, thereby supporting strategic and safety decisions.

Brett Velicovich, co-founder and president of Powerus, commented that this contract underscores the trend toward integrated, networked protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure. The registration statement for the proposed business combination between Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:PUSA) and Powerus was approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2026.

The merger is expected to conclude in early October 2026, provided all closing conditions are met. Powerus, headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, specializes in autonomous systems for critical assets in high-risk areas, including heavy-lift platforms, autonomous air systems, and maritime systems.