# Powerus anti-drone operations in the Middle East

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/powerus-anti-drone-operations-in-the-middle-east
> Updated: 2026-08-23T10:43:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

American defense company Powerus has initiated operations in the Middle East to counter drone threats to critical infrastructure. The company first secured a $22.3 million contract to provide a networked anti-drone system designed for the detection, tracking, and early warning of unmanned aerial vehicles, specifically to protect oil and gas assets.

Following this, Powerus expanded its footprint by opening a manufacturing facility in the United Arab Emirates. This facility utilizes 3-D printing to produce low-cost drone interceptors capable of neutralizing drones traveling at speeds up to 200 miles per hour. This move toward local production aims to meet urgent regional demand following significant attacks involving Iranian drones and ballistic missiles against civilian infrastructure in the UAE.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Powerus expands drone interceptor production to the UAE

Florida-based start-up Powerus is scaling production of low-cost drone interceptors via a new facility in the UAE to meet urgent regional demand.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerus-expands-drone-interceptor-production-to-the-uae

### 2026-08-20: Powerus secures $22.3 million anti-drone contract for Middle East

Powerus has secured a $22.3 million contract to supply networked anti-drone detection and tracking systems to protect critical oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/powerus-secures-223-million-anti-drone-contract-for-middle-east

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