Perseus Defense

Perseus Defense is developing a scalable Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) solution tailored for the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Addressing the limitations of current C-UAS technologies, which are often expensive, operate on a one-to-one engagement model, and pose safety concerns for domestic deployment, Perseus Defense offers a cost-effective alternative. Their self-guided missile platform is designed for portability and multi-domain operability, capable of sensing, engaging, and neutralizing drone threats at a significantly lower cost per engagement than existing kinetic solutions.

Founded by Jason and Steve, who met during their advanced studies in aerospace engineering at Penn State, Perseus Defense combines deep technical expertise with a comprehensive understanding of DoD requirements. Their backgrounds include designing space helicopters for NASA, developing autonomous landing systems for Boeing, managing unmanned autonomous system swarms, teaching aerospace engineering, and winning engineering competitions. This experience positions them to deliver transformative solutions for national security.

Perseus Defense's solution aligns with the White House's "Unleashing American Drone Dominance" initiative, which allocates substantial resources and streamlines regulations to support the development of advanced drone technologies. Through extensive user interviews with DoD and DHS personnel, Perseus Defense has refined its product to meet critical operational needs. The company has rapidly iterated through multiple guided missile designs, conducting numerous live-fire flight tests. They have presented their platform to key stakeholders, including the 1st Cavalry Division at Ft. Hood, the Pentagon, and U.S. Congressmen, and are establishing research agreements with U.S. Army DEVCOM laboratories.