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

Florida-based Powerus is establishing drone interceptor production in the UAE to expedite the deployment of anti-drone defense systems.

By · Published August 25, 2026 at 04:53 UTC · Updated August 25, 2026 at 04:53 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Inspenet · Legis1 · Firstpost · Stock Titan · Semafor · Gulf News.

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The brief

Inspenet identified this move as a strategic effort to secure power assets, while Stock Titan and Semafor confirmed the location of the manufacturing facilities in the Gulf region. Firstpost and Gulf News report that this shift occurs amidst a global race to develop low-cost interceptors, often cited at a $5,000 price point, following observations of Shahed drone capabilities.

Legis1 indicates that the United States Congress has concurrently begun formal discussions regarding the role and acquisition of affordable drone technology to address identified defensive vulnerabilities. Coverage does not currently specify if the production facility is intended exclusively for regional infrastructure or if it will supply broader international defense contracts.

While sources characterize these units as low-cost solutions to modern aerial threats, specific technical specifications for the 'Guardian' interceptors remain limited as the start-up scales its UAE operations.

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Quick answers

Where is Powerus building its new interceptor facilities?

The production facilities are being established in the United Arab Emirates.

What is the primary purpose of the Powerus interceptors?

The systems are designed to protect energy infrastructure from drone threats.

Has the US government taken action on this technology?

Congress has begun discussions regarding the use and procurement of low-cost drone interceptors.

Topics

Powerus UAE Drones Energy Infrastructure Defense

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