Powerus Secures $22.3 Million Contract to Protect Middle East Oil and Gas Infrastructure from Drone Threats

In a decisive move to safeguard the region’s lifeblood, Powerus announced on 20 August 2026 that it has signed a commercial agreement worth $22.3 million to deliver a networked counter‑unmanned aircraft system (C‑UAS) to protect critical oil and gas facilities in the Middle East.

The contract covers the purchase of hardware and software, site activation, installation, and a 24‑month integrated maintenance program. Powerus will supply a unified command‑and‑control platform that enables operators to detect, track, classify and issue early warnings about unmanned aerial threats.

The architecture is built to accommodate future integration of Powerus’ Guardian interceptor technology, which can neutralise drones that evade detection. By combining passive detection with an active hard‑kill capability, the system offers a layered defence that can be deployed at pipelines, refineries and storage facilities.

Powerus said the agreement expands its commercial work with international energy operators and strengthens its position in the growing counter‑UAS market for critical infrastructure. The company’s headquarters are in West Palm Beach, Florida, and it is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker PUSA following a proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings (AGH).

The merger, announced earlier in the year, was subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. A Form S‑4 registration statement for the combination was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 12 August 2026. AGH changed its ticker to PUSA in anticipation of the pending transaction, which is expected to close in early October 2026 if all conditions are satisfied.

Brett Velicovich, Powerus’ president and co‑founder, said the contract reflects the direction the counter‑drone market is heading: toward integrated, networked protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure. He added that the company does not provide details of the customer’s identity, specific deployment sites or operational configurations.

The 24‑month maintenance program is part of a broader strategy to offer end‑to‑end support for the system. Powerus will lead phased deployment, providing unified command‑and‑control at the customer’s operations centre for detection, tracking, classification and early warning of potential unmanned aerial threats.

The Middle East remains a key market for international energy operators, and the region has experienced increasing drone activity that can threaten pipelines, refineries and storage facilities. Powerus’ solution is positioned to address these risks by offering a layered defence that can detect and neutralise drones before they reach critical assets.

The proposed merger with AGH is still pending. The Form S‑4 filing indicates that the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the effectiveness of the registration statement and the receipt of required regulatory approvals. Powerus has stated that there can be no assurance the proposed transactions will be consummated or the timing of any such consummation.

Powerus’ commercial contract is a significant milestone for the company, as it demonstrates demand for U.S. counter‑drone technology in a region with high energy security concerns. The agreement also highlights the company’s ability to deliver integrated solutions that combine detection, tracking, classification and early warning with the potential for hard‑kill interception.

In summary, Powerus has secured a $22.3 million contract to deliver a networked C‑UAS system for Middle East oil and gas infrastructure, including a 24‑month maintenance program. The company’s proposed merger with AGH remains subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, with an expected completion in early October 2026 if all conditions are met.