Powerus, an autonomous systems company focused on drone infrastructure for defense applications, announced the appointment of Lt. General (Ret.) Keith Kellogg to its Board of Advisors, according to a company statement.

Kellogg brings over 30 years of military leadership experience, including recent service as White House Senior Advisor and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. During his Army career spanning 36 years, he commanded the 82nd Airborne Division and served as Director of Command, Control, Communications and Computers for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The retired three-star general earned multiple decorations including the Silver Star, Bronze Star with "V" Device, and Distinguished Service Medal. After military service, he held executive positions at Oracle Corporation, CACI International, and Cubic Defense Applications.

During the first Trump administration, Kellogg served as Chief of Staff and Executive Secretary of the National Security Council, Acting National Security Advisor in 2017, and National Security Advisor to Vice President Mike Pence. Most recently, he served as Assistant to the President and Special Presidential Envoy for Ukraine during President Trump's second term.

"Ukraine taught us how big an advantage drones have been to equalize its defense against what should have been a lopsided victory for the Russians," Kellogg stated. "Powerus is bringing that equalizing power and the same capabilities to the U.S., with an American supply chain, for America's defense."

Powerus previously announced a proposed merger with Aureus Greenway Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AGH). Upon completion, the combined company expects to trade on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PUSA." The merger received unanimous approval from both companies' boards and majority stockholder approval.

The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, with completion expected in summer 2026.