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Perseus Defense tests Mk-III kinetic interceptor with Lattice C2

Bottom line

Perseus Defense is testing the Mk-III kinetic interceptor, a 36kg launcher system designed to shoot down small drones at ranges up to 2km, integrating with Anduril's Lattice C2 software.

Why it matters

The integration with Lattice C2 suggests a shift toward automated, networked air defense solutions that NATO forces may adopt to counter mass drone swarms more efficiently than manual interception methods.

Perseus Defense has initiated testing of the Mk-III kinetic interceptor, a system priced at $2,500 per shot with a 2km engagement range. The launcher weighs 36kg and is designed to counter small drones. Crucially, the system integrates with Anduril’s Lattice C2 software, enabling automated target tracking and engagement coordination within a broader counter-UAV network.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • Беспилот (Bespilot — UAV, drones, robots)source Borigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    Дешевле дрона: Perseus Defense тестирует кинетический перехватчик Mk-III за $2 500 ▶️ Американский оборонный стартап Perseus Defense провел испытания недорогой ракеты-перехватчика Mk-III, предназначенной для уничтожения небольших дронов. Один такой перехватчик стоит около $2 500,

NamedPerseus Defense Mk-IIIAnduril LatticePerseus DefenseAnduril IndustriesTopicsinterceptorscomponentsmanufacturing

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Robot War (2026). Perseus Defense tests Mk-III kinetic interceptor with Lattice C2. Hetzner OSINT, 22 September 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-22--perseus-defense-tests-mk-iii-kinetic-interceptor-with-lattice-c2/

@misc{robotwar-2026-09-22--perseus-defense-tests-mk-iii-kinetic-interceptor-with-lattice-c2,
  title = {Perseus Defense tests Mk-III kinetic interceptor with Lattice C2},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-09-22--perseus-defense-tests-mk-iii-kinetic-interceptor-with-lattice-c2/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding B3}
}

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