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Florida start-up building inexpensive 'Guardian' drone interceptors in UAE

Florida-based Powerus has opened a factory in the UAE to manufacture its low-cost Guardian interceptor drones locally. The facility aims to protect Gulf state infrastructure against ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats. This production move follows a $22.3 million commercial contract to secure Middle Eastern energy assets. While Powerus expands its physical footprint in the region, other firms like California-based Mara are also entering the interceptor market, recently raising $7 million to counter the global rise of FPV drones.

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  • ✓ Powerus is a Florida-based company producing Guardian interceptors in the UAE.
  • ✓ The UAE facility builds interceptors to counter Iranian drone and missile threats.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 15 independent reporting domains (90% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Powerus has officially opened its manufacturing facility in the UAE.

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  1. Powerus establishes UAE production for Guardian drone interceptors

    Florida-based Powerus has opened a factory in the UAE to manufacture its low-cost Guardian interceptor drones locally. The facility aims to protect Gulf state infrastructure against ongoing Iranian drone and missile threats. This production move follows a $22.3 million commercial contract to secure Middle Eastern energy assets. While Powerus expands its physical footprint in the region, other firms like California-based Mara are also entering the interceptor market, recently raising $7 million to counter the global rise of FPV drones.

    Why it matters

    Gulf states are increasing defenses to mitigate aerial attacks from Iran. The shift toward localized manufacturing reduces reliance on foreign supply chains for critical infrastructure security.

    What is confirmed

    • Powerus is a Florida-based company producing Guardian interceptors in the UAE.
    • The UAE facility builds interceptors to counter Iranian drone and missile threats.

    Still unconfirmed

    • California-based startup Mara raised $7 million to develop defenses against FPV drones.

    What to watch next

    • Delivery timelines for the first Guardian units produced at the UAE factory
    • Expansion of the $22.3 million contract to other Gulf states
    Sources used for this update (4)
    1. baynews9.com — How drones are helping farmers save time and improve efficiency
    2. insideunmannedsystems.com — Powerus Opens UAE Facility to Build Guardian Interceptors Locally
    3. siliconangle.com — Autonomous drone intercept startup Mara raises $7M to secure the modern battlefield
    4. www.forbes.com — Mara Raises $7 Million To Help The World Shoot Down Dangerous Drones
    confidence 90%

  2. US firm Powerus builds drone interceptors in UAE

    Florida-based Powerus is manufacturing inexpensive drone interceptors, called 'Guardian', in the UAE to protect critical infrastructure from unmanned aerial threats. The company has secured a $22.3 million commercial contract to safeguard energy infrastructure in the Middle East. This development is part of a broader effort by countries in the region to enhance their defenses against Iranian drone attacks.

    Why it matters

    The UAE and other Gulf states have been seeking new ways to counter Iranian drone threats, particularly after recent attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. The use of low-cost drone interceptors is seen as a cost-effective solution to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS). The US and other countries have been racing to develop and deploy such technologies.

    What is confirmed

    • Powerus, a US-based defense firm, is manufacturing drone interceptors in the UAE.
    • The company has secured a $22.3 million commercial contract to protect critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East.
    • The drone interceptors, called 'Guardian', are designed to neutralize hostile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

    Still unconfirmed

    • The UAE and other Gulf states are seeking to enhance their defenses against Iranian drone attacks.

    What to watch next

    • Further details on the technical specifications and capabilities of Powerus' 'Guardian' drone interceptors
    • Updates on the deployment and effectiveness of the interceptors in the region
    • Announcements of additional contracts or partnerships for Powerus or other companies developing counter-UAS solutions
    Sources used for this update (11)
    1. The New York Times — The U.S. Start-Up Making Low-Cost Interceptors for the Iran War
    2. The Jerusalem Post — Florida startup building inexpensive drone interceptors in UAE
    3. Bloomberg.com — Trump-Backed Dronemaker Signs Deal With Gulf-Based Energy Firm
    4. Unmanned airspace — Powerus to protect oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East from UAS threats
    5. Eagle-Tribune — Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. and and Powerus Announce $22.3 Million Commercial Contract to Protect Critical Energy Infrastructure in the Middle East
    6. Gulf News — Iran war’s new defence lesson: From India to US, race to build $5,000 drone killers
    7. Semafor — US firm to start building antidrone tech in the UAE
    8. Stock Titan — Powerus Starts Building Drone Interceptors in the Gulf to Shorten Delivery Times
    9. Firstpost — Iran Exposes Flaws In America’s Defence | US Scramble To Beat Shahed Drones | Firstpost America
    10. consent.yahoo.com — Powerus Begins Guardian Counter-UAS Manufacturing in the Gulf, Announces Aureus Greenway Holdings
    11. www.yahoo.com — US firm to start building antidrone tech in the UAE
    confidence 85%
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