Major Windfall for UMAC as Pentagon Inks Multimillion-Dollar Deal to Combat Rising Threat of Enemy Drones

Table of Contents Unusual Machines (UMAC) has secured a component supply contract valued at over $5 million from Powerus, reflecting rising market appetite for domestically sourced counter-drone solutions. Unusual Machines, Inc., UMAC The Florida-headquartered parts manufacturer confirmed it will deliver critical components for counter-UAS interceptor platforms and 10-inch class drones to Powerus, also operating under the name Autonomous Power Corporation. According to Powerus co-founder Brett Velicovich, UMAC was chosen due to the proven dependability of its component offerings. Shipments began in April 2025, with the complete order expected to be fulfilled by the conclusion of Q2 2026. Allan Evans, CEO of Unusual Machines, highlighted geopolitical tensions in Iran as a catalyst for heightened demand. “This represents an entirely new market opportunity for our American-made components,” Evans stated. Every part included in the order carries NDAA-compliant designation, ensuring adherence to domestic manufacturing standards mandated by the National Defense Authorization Act. Such compliance has emerged as a critical procurement requirement among defense-related drone customers. The contract encompasses two distinct product lines: parts destined for counter-UAS interceptor systems and components supporting 10-inch class drone systems designed for adaptable mission profiles. Powerus remains privately held but is advancing a proposed reverse merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings (AGH), a transaction designed to facilitate Powerus’s entry onto the Nasdaq stock exchange. AGH’s share performance has been erratic. The stock has surged approximately 460% over the past twelve months, even as the company reported a gross profit margin of negative 68% during the trailing twelve-month period. AGH currently holds a market capitalization near $68 million against annual revenue of roughly $3 million. The company recently completed a $9 million capital raise via private placement, distributing more than 3 million shares and pre-funded warrants priced at $3.00 per unit. Powerus counts Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. among its financial backers through their investment vehicle American Ventures. Additionally, retired Lt. General Keith Kellogg, who previously served as U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia, has accepted a position on Powerus’s Board of Advisors. UMAC has carved out a niche as a domestic component provider to the U.S. drone sector during a period of intensifying regulatory scrutiny and procurement restrictions surrounding foreign-manufactured parts. The company markets drone components across multiple product lines, including Fat Shark, a brand known for manufacturing first-person view goggles tailored to drone operators. UMAC also operates the Rotor Riot online marketplace, specializing in FPV equipment and accessories. Data from research firm Fact.MR indicates the worldwide drone accessories sector currently stands at $17.5 billion in valuation and is forecast to expand to $115 billion by 2032. The Powerus contract worth over $5 million strengthens UMAC’s commercial trajectory as it continues targeting defense-oriented customers requiring compliant American-made components. Aureus Greenway Holdings recently underwent an executive transition, with ChiPing Cheung departing the CEO role. Cheung has assumed leadership of Chrome Field I and Chrome Field II, both operating as AGH subsidiaries.