--- title: "Pakistan Army signs MoU with US drone company Powerus" description: "Most outlets led with the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Pakistan Army and US-based drone company Powerus, along with the mention of an initial drone-related order. A few, such as *The Express Tribune* and *Business Recorder*, specifically noted that Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich declined to provide details due to security sensitivities. *Daily Pakistan (English)* and *Minute Mirror* included brief additional context about the significance of the deal for Pakistan’s autonomous warfare capabilities. *BOL News* and *Abb Takk News* framed the agreement as a sign of deepening defense ties between the two countries. Overall, the framing was consistent in reporting the MoU and initial order, with minor variations in emphasis and supplementary context." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/8964-pakistan-army-signs-deal-to-buy-drones-from-us-company site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Pakistan Army signs MoU with US drone company Powerus pakistan · updated 18 Sep 2026, 3:36 AM PKT · 17–18 Sep 2026 · 14 articles from 12 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 12 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with the signing of the memorandum of understanding between the Pakistan Army and US-based drone company Powerus, along with the mention of an initial drone-related order. A few, such as *The Express Tribune* and *Business Recorder*, specifically noted that Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich declined to provide details due to security sensitivities. *Daily Pakistan (English)* and *Minute Mirror* included brief additional context about the significance of the deal for Pakistan’s autonomous warfare capabilities. *BOL News* and *Abb Takk News* framed the agreement as a sign of deepening defense ties between the two countries. Overall, the framing was consistent in reporting the MoU and initial order, with minor variations in emphasis and supplementary context. ## Same story from 12 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **Daily Times** — [US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1554677/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order/) · 18 Sep 2026, 3:36 AM PKT > US drone firm Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial drone-related order, co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters on Wednesday. Velicovich declined to provide details, citing security sensitivities, but said the deal fell within the category of unmanned aerial systems. He also declined to disclose the value of […] - **Profit** — [Powerus signs drone MoU with Pakistan Army, secures initial order](https://profit.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/09/17/powerus-signs-drone-mou-with-pakistan-army-secures-initial-order) · 17 Sep 2026, 11:38 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > US firm explores technology development in Pakistan as it prepares merger with Trump sons-backed Aureus Greenway - **Abb Takk News** — [Pakistan Army, US drone company Powerus sign MoU with initial order](https://abbtakk.tv/pakistan-army-us-drone-company-powerus-sign-mou-with-initial-order/) · 17 Sep 2026, 7:38 PM PKT · 94% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army and US-based drone manufacturer Powerus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering unmanned aerial systems, with the agreement also involving an initial order, the company’s co-founder Brett Velicovich told media. Velicovich did not disclose the nature or financial value of the order, citing security and... - **BOL News** — [U.S. firm 'Powerus' seals Pakistan Army drone deal as defense ties deepen](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/us-firm-powerus-seals-pakistan-army-drone-deal-as-defense-ties-deepen) · 17 Sep 2026, 6:46 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > U.S. drone company Powerus signs MoU with Pakistan Army for initial unmanned aerial systems - **Geo News** — [Pakistan Army, US drone maker Powerus sign MoU including initial order](https://www.geo.tv/latest/682471-pakistan-army-us-drone-maker-powerus-sign-mou-including-initial-order) · 17 Sep 2026, 4:59 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > A delegation from Powerus, a US-based company that offers aerial and maritime drones for military and industrial use, led by Robert Bret Velicovich, calls on Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir, at the General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, on September 16, 2026. —... - **Business Recorder** — [US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439953/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order) · 17 Sep 2026, 3:19 PM PKT · 98% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD: US drone firm Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes an ​initial drone-related order, co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters on Wednesday. Velicovich declined to provide details, citing security ‌sensitivities, but said the deal fell within the category of unmanned aerial systems. He also declined to disclose the value of the order, ci... - **Minute Mirror** — [US drone firm powerus signs MoU with Pakistan Army](https://minutemirror.com.pk/us-drone-firm-powerus-signs-mou-with-pakistan-army-631383/) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:57 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > US-based defence technology company Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes - **Dawn** — [US drone maker Powerus says it signed MoU with Pakistan Army, gets initial order](https://www.dawn.com/news/2030619/us-drone-maker-powerus-says-it-signed-mou-with-pakistan-army-gets-initial-order) · 17 Sep 2026, 2:34 PM PKT · 99% identical wording to the newest filing > US drone firm Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial drone-related order, co-founder Brett Velicovich told Reuters on Wednesday. Velicovich declined to provide details, citing security sensitivities, but said the deal fell within the category of unmanned aerial systems. He also declined to disclose the value of the order, citing co... - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Pakistan turns to US Drone Powerhouse POWERUS in push for Autonomous Warfare](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/17-Sep-2026/pakistan-turns-to-us-drone-powerhouse-powerus-in-push-for-autonomous-warfare) · 17 Sep 2026, 1:23 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD — Big boost for Pakistan’s drone warfare as Pakistan Army inked memorandum of understanding with American autonomous systems company Powerus for unmanned aerial systems. The exact size of the order has not been made public. Neither the number of drones nor their specific models or financial value have been disclosed. It would be premature […] - **ProPakistani** — [Pakistan Army Signs Deal To Buy Drones From US Company](https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/pakistan-army-signs-deal-to-buy-drones-from-us-firm/) · 17 Sep 2026, 12:27 PM PKT · 87% identical wording to the newest filing > U.S. based drone maker Powerus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pakistan Army that includes an initial drone-related… Read More - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order](https://www.arabnews.pk/pakistan/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order-3001484) · 17 Sep 2026, 9:34 AM PKT · 91% identical wording to the newest filing - **The Express Tribune** — [US drone maker Powerus signs Pakistan Army MOU, gets initial order](https://tribune.com.pk/story/2629835/us-drone-maker-powerus-signs-pakistan-army-mou-gets-initial-order) · 17 Sep 2026, 9:15 AM PKT · 92% identical wording to the newest filing > Velicovich declined to provide details, citing security ‌sensitivities ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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