Florida Start-Up Powerus Emerges as Low-Cost Counterdrone Interceptor Supplier

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Florida-based start-up Powerus has positioned itself as a global supplier of low-cost drone interceptor technology amid rising tensions involving Iran. The company's rise has involved notable connections to the Trump family as part of its business strategy. A golf course has also played a role in the firm's unconventional path to securing its place in the defense market. Powerus represents a new model of doing business in the counterdrone industry, blending political networking with emerging defense technology.

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