Perseus Defense
Perseus Defense builds low-cost kinetic missile interceptor systems designed to counter Group 1 and Group 2 drone threats at under $10K per shot. The portable launcher integrates tracking and engagement in a single unit, with a distributed architecture that enables networked, synchronized operations across the battlespace. The system is built for rapid deployment and autonomous operation, receiving targeting data from external C2 or sensor systems.
- Defense Tech
- Hardware
Funding
Raised to date
$500KRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
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Product
Problem
Military and homeland security forces face a growing threat from low-cost Group 1 and Group 2 drones used in one-way attacks. Existing counter-UAS solutions often rely on expensive missiles costing upwards of a million dollars per engagement, making them economically unsustainable against swarms of cheap drones.
Solution
Perseus Defense provides a portable kinetic missile interceptor system that combines tracking and engagement in a single unit for under $10K per shot. The modular launcher system can operate as a single unit or in a distributed architecture, where each launcher meshes with nearby units to build synchronized engagement envelopes. Targeting information is received from external C2 or sensor systems, allowing operators to rapidly deploy and neutralize incoming drone threats. The system is purpose-built for speed and simplicity, enabling rapid field deployment and autonomous operation across the battlespace.
Target Audience
Primary customers are the U.S. Department of War and Homeland Security, along with military branches such as the U.S. Army that require cost-effective counter-drone capabilities.
Features
- Integrated tracking and engagement in a single system for under $10K per shot
- Optimized for Group 1 and Group 2 drone threats, the most common classes used for one-way attack
- Portable launcher capable of rapid deployment and autonomous operation, deployable in field or on vehicles in minutes
- Distributed architecture enabling launchers to mesh and synchronize for networked engagement
- Modular design supporting single-launcher or distributed battlespace configurations
- Targeting data received from C2 or sensor systems for flexible integration
- Multiple missiles can be launched to engage and neutralize threats