Perseus Defense

Perseus Defense develops counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) hardware intended for U.S. Department of War and Homeland Security customers. Its stated mission is to enable mass production of micro-guided missiles that are affordable, scalable and portable, addressing the cost imbalance of intercepting inexpensive drones. The company positions its systems against Group 1 and Group 2 drone classes, which it describes as the categories most commonly used in one-way attack roles.

The product line comprises two disclosed elements. The Harpe interceptor is a kinetic missile roughly 24 inches long with a stated range of about 2 km and a target cost of under $10,000 per shot; the company states it has been flown in testing. The Perseus launcher is a portable, lightweight system weighing under 80 lb, with a stated setup time of under 60 seconds and 24-hour operation. Integrated tracking and engagement are combined in a single system, and launchers can be fielded singly or in a distributed architecture: units are deployed and powered, mesh with nearby launchers, receive targeting data from command-and-control or sensor systems, synchronize to build an engagement envelope, and then fire one or more missiles at the target. Systems are described as deployable in the field or mounted on vehicles.

Business model

Perseus Defense designs and intends to mass-produce counter-UAS interceptors and launcher hardware for government defense and homeland security buyers, with a stated per-shot cost target below $10,000.

Traction

The company states its Harpe interceptor has been proven in flight and publishes test footage. Its newsroom references exercise Golden Shield, a 1st Cavalry Division-led event at which counter-UAS capability providers tested new technologies.