"The deal represents the first sale of this kind of weapon which can zip into the sky and blow up enemy drones by Powerus to the US military."
"The arrangement fits with a broader US push to counter cheap Iranian attack drones with similarly inexpensive interceptors instead of far pricier missiles."
"An ethics scholar pointed out the issue with a defense contractor being partly owned by the president's children, stating it's corruption."
"Government decision makers will feel pressure to use contract awards to enrich the president's family."
The U.S. Air Force plans to buy interceptor drones from Powerus, a defense contractor partly owned by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump. This marks the first sale of such drones to the military, which aims to counter Iranian attack drones with affordable interceptors. The deal's specifics remain undisclosed, but it reflects a trend in military procurement. Concerns about potential corruption arise due to the Trumps' ownership, as government officials may feel pressured to favor contracts that benefit the president's family.
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