The Trump administration is in talks to provide funding to several US drone companies, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The discussions are part of broader efforts to support domestic drone manufacturing capabilities.

Among the companies reportedly involved in the funding talks are Neros and Unusual Machines, the latter of which has connections to Donald Trump Jr. The specific terms and amounts of potential funding arrangements were not disclosed in the reporting.

The funding discussions come as the administration has shown increased focus on supporting US technology companies in strategic sectors. Drone technology has become increasingly important for both commercial and defense applications.

The talks represent part of ongoing policy efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in critical technology areas. The drone industry has faced increased scrutiny regarding foreign competition and national security considerations in recent years.

Neither the White House nor the companies mentioned have publicly confirmed the details of any funding discussions. The timeline for potential agreements or announcements remains unclear based on available reporting.