Trump's Sons Launch Shocking Move to Profit from Military Drones Amid Rising War Demand

The Trump Brothers Enter the Drone Market

Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are making a significant move into the military drone industry, backing a Florida-based startup called Powerus. This company is aiming to supply drones to the U.S. Department of Defense, capitalizing on a growing global demand for such technology. With ongoing conflicts, including the war in Iran, the timing seems ideal for this venture.

Powerus has ambitious plans to produce thousands of drones each month once its factories are fully operational. The Trump brothers are playing a key role in taking the firm public through a reverse merger with a golf-course holding company linked to their business network. This strategic move could enable Powerus to begin trading on Nasdaq once the merger is finalized.

The drone market is experiencing rapid growth. Conflicts around the world have led military planners to favor smaller, more affordable unmanned aircraft. Ukraine's battlefield has turned drones into one of the most discussed weapons in modern warfare, thanks to their low cost and quick production time. Sometimes, these drones are even disposable.

Powerus aims to produce over 10,000 aerial and maritime drones each month once its factories are up and running. If successful, this would place them in direct competition with major defense contractors like Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. However, those companies operate at a much larger scale, which presents a challenge for Powerus.

The Trump family has already established some presence in the drone sector. Donald Trump Jr. joined the advisory board of Unusual Machines, a company that builds drone components. Eric Trump has also invested in Xtend, an Israeli drone firm known for its technology used in military reconnaissance and tunnel mapping.

Powerus itself is relatively new, having been formed in 2024 and based in West Palm Beach, Florida. This location is close to the Trump family’s business hub. The company plans to import and adapt drone technology developed in Ukraine, where engineers have significantly improved small battlefield drones during the war with Russia. This approach could help speed up production while meeting U.S. regulations that restrict certain foreign drones from government use.

This regulatory change is significant. In 2025, the Trump administration expanded restrictions on Chinese-made drones being used by American government agencies. This decision created a gap in the market, as Chinese manufacturers previously dominated global drone production. Domestic companies quickly saw an opportunity and are now looking to capitalize on it.

Powerus claims its drones are designed for "high-risk environments," a common phrase in defense marketing. Brett Velicovich, a former intelligence specialist involved with the company, has described the initiative as an effort to build an American-based drone supply chain.

The global military drone market was valued at approximately $12 billion in 2023. Analysts predict this figure will rise sharply over the next decade as militaries invest in unmanned aircraft, AI-guided weapons systems, and autonomous surveillance tools. This growth is attracting attention beyond traditional defense sectors, with technology firms, private investors, and now political families getting involved.

Powerus executives state that their long-term strategy is straightforward: build drones quickly and sell them where demand is highest. Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump believe that the demand for drones isn't slowing down anytime soon. They are betting on a future where thousands of drones roll off production lines.