Golf club firm owned by Trump’s sons merges with drone manufacturer

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Lauren Aratani and ReutersMarch 9, 2026 at 07:42 PM

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A golf club company, Aureus Greenway Holdings, backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, is merging with drone manufacturer Powerus to take the drone company public. Powerus, founded in 2025, specializes in heavy-lift drones and autonomous vessel technology. The merger reflects a growing trend of investment in the drone sector, fueled by military applications and advancements in artificial intelligence. Andrew Fox, Powerus's founder, will lead the combined company, and Dominari Securities, in which the Trump brothers hold stakes, will assist in raising $9 million in financing. The deal, which could be terminated if not completed by the end of 2026, marks the Trump family's continued business expansion into new sectors, raising ethical concerns about potential conflicts of interest during Trump's second term.

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Shield AI 40% Anduril Industries 40% Pentagon 50% Ukraine 50% Andrew Fox 60% XTEND 60% JFB Construction Holdings 60% Aureus Greenway Holdings ×470% Donald Trump Jr. 70% Eric Trump 70% Powerus ×380% Donald Trump ×490%

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drone technology 90% merger 80% trump family business 80% defense industry 70% investment 60% golf club company 60% financial ethics 60% artificial intelligence 50% remote operated vessels 40%

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