Powerus, a US-based start-up backed by Trump associates, has announced a significant $22.3 million contract aimed at protecting oil and gas infrastructure in the Middle East from drone threats. This initiative follows a rising trend among global defense companies, including firms from India and the US, focused on developing low-cost interceptors to counter aerial attacks, particularly in light of ongoing tensions involving Iran. The contract encompasses the deployment of cutting-edge counter-drone technology to safeguard critical energy sites, reflecting an urgent need for enhanced defense mechanisms in a region prone to such UAS threats.