A Florida-based drone company, Powerus, which has recently brought on Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., is marketing its technology to Gulf nations facing threats from Iran while continuing to depend on US military support during the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The company is positioning itself to take advantage of the tensions that escalated after US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to a report by The Associated Press, critics argue that Gulf countries may feel pressured to purchase from a firm linked to the president’s family in hopes of securing favorable support. Richard Painter, a former official under George W. Bush, suggested this situation could mark an unprecedented case of a president’s family profiting from a war that did not receive congressional approval.

Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich said the company is actively demonstrating its interceptor drones across the Middle East. These systems are designed to defend against potential Iranian attacks. He emphasized that their technology has the potential to save lives and highlighted the urgency of advancing US capabilities in what he described as a global arms race.

Eric Trump, responding to criticism, said he is proud to invest in businesses he believes in and described drone technology as the future. Reports indicate that the Trump brothers’ involvement could result in significant equity stakes in the company. Despite concerns about possible conflicts of interest, Powerus has dismissed such claims, stressing the importance of strengthening American manufacturing and staying competitive globally.

Since Donald Trump’s return to office, his sons have expanded into newer sectors such as cryptocurrency, prediction markets, and federal contracting tied to advanced manufacturing. Powerus is also aiming to secure funding from a $1.1 billion Pentagon initiative intended to boost US drone production, especially after limits were imposed on Chinese imports.

Founded by US Army Special Operations veterans about a year ago, Powerus initially focused on commercial uses like agriculture and firefighting but is now rapidly moving into military production. The company recently raised $60 million and is considering going public through a reverse merger with a Trump-affiliated firm listed on Nasdaq, allowing it to bypass the traditional IPO process.