Guardian is a U.S.-designed interceptor built to defeat one-way attack drones and other low-cost aerial threats. Regional manufacturing places production capacity closer to the customers who need it, shortening delivery timelines compared with shipping finished systems from the United States.

Nations across the Gulf face a growing threat from inexpensive, mass-produced drones capable of striking energy infrastructure, ports, airfields and population centers. Systems built to counter that threat have historically been produced far from where they are used, and delivery schedules have reflected that distance.

The partnership pairs U.S. design and engineering with regional manufacturing capability. Powerus retains responsibility for design, engineering and technical standards, and the regional partner provides advanced manufacturing capacity within the region.

"The threat moves faster than a shipping schedule," said Brett Velicovich, Co-founder and President of Powerus. "I have watched people wait on equipment that was built an ocean away. Producing close to our allies means they get interceptors at the pace the threat actually moves, not the pace logistics allows."

"We are pleased to jointly announce this development with Powerus," said Matthew Saker, Interim Chief Executive Officer of AGH. "Expanding manufacturing capacity in the region is consistent with the strategic vision for the combined company."

Manufacturing activities are conducted in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and authorizations.