# Powerus Wins $82M Counter-Drone Order

On October 5, 2026, Powerus announced an $82 million order for counter-unmanned aerial systems under an existing U.S. government IDIQ contract, marking its second order under that vehicle. Deliveries are expected over the next several quarters. The order includes support equipment, operator training, and field service support; the systems are described as U.S.-manufactured with NDAA-compliant components. The purchasing agency and contract number were not disclosed, and additional orders remain at the customer’s discretion, so this announcement does not represent a new solicitation or guarantee further work.

- **Why this matters:** The order demonstrates follow-on demand through an existing IDIQ vehicle; it is not an open procurement opportunity for new bidders.
- Contractors supporting counter-UAS deployments may find relevant demand in equipment, operator training, and field service alongside system deliveries.
- Companies assessing this market should distinguish the announced order from the IDIQ’s potential future orders, which are discretionary and not guaranteed.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** October 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. government

### Vendors
- Powerus Corporation (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> There is no substitute for American manufacturing when it comes to defending Americans.
> — Charlie Keebaugh, Executive Vice President of Sales at Powerus

### Sources
- [Powerus wins $82M counter-drone order under U.S. government contract](https://www.streetinsider.com/Corporate+News/Powerus+wins+%2482M+counter-drone+order+under+U.S.+government+contract/27146027.html) - StreetInsider
- [Powerus (Nasdaq: PUSA) Awarded $82 Million Order for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261005607207/en/Powerus-Nasdaq-PUSA-Awarded-%2482-Million-Order-for-Counter-Unmanned-Aerial-Systems) - Business Wire
- [Powerus (Nasdaq: PUSA) Awarded $82 Million Order for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/powerus-nasdaq-pusa-awarded-82-120000748.html) - ca.finance.yahoo.com