Trending Now - Trump Sons Invest in New Domestic Military Drone Venture

WHO:

President Trump’s two eldest sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.

Powerus Corporation, a newly created drone firm.

Xtend, an Israeli drone maker.

U.S. Department of War (DOW).

Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, director of government affairs at Project on Government Oversight.

WHAT:

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. are described as “notable investors” in Powerus Corporation.

Powerus Corporation aims to support American drone industry dominance through domestic manufacturing and strategic defense partnerships.

Xtend secured a "multi-million-dollar" contract with the U.S. Department of War in November 2025.

Donald Trump Jr. joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines in November 2024.

Donald Trump Jr.’s investment firm, 1789 Capital, has taken a major stake in Anduril Industries.

WHERE:

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) operating area.

Tampa, Florida, where Xtend opened a U.S. facility.

WHEN:

The FCC banned the use of foreign-made drones and components in December 2025.

The merger of Powerus with Aureus Greenway Holdings was announced on March 8th, 2026.

LUCAS drones were positioned at CENTCOM on November 23rd, 2025.

The joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran occurred in December 2025.

WHY:

The Trump administration banned foreign-made drones due to "national security concerns."

The ban created opportunities for U.S. companies to compete for Pentagon contracts.

HOW:

Powerus Corporation will combine with Aureus Greenway Holdings to become a single publicly traded company.

(UPDATED March 10, 2026 07:16 UTC)

In a significant development, President Trump's two eldest sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., are now notable investors in Powerus Corporation, a newly formed drone firm that aims to bolster the American drone industry through domestic manufacturing and strategic defense partnerships. The merger of Powerus with Aureus Greenway Holdings was announced on March 8, 2026, following the FCC's ban on foreign-made drones in December 2025, which has opened up opportunities for U.S. companies to secure Pentagon contracts. Additionally, Xtend, an Israeli drone maker, recently secured a multi-million-dollar contract with the U.S. Department of War and has opened a facility in Tampa, Florida, further solidifying the growing collaboration between U.S. and Israeli defense sectors.