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Sep 18, 2026NewsAnduril Industries, Joint Interagency Task Force 401, Perseus Defense, U.S. Northern CommandU.S. Army tests a cheap missile made to intercept dronesThe Defence Blog

Sep 18, 2026News (high significance)The Defence BlogU.S. Army tests a cheap missile made to intercept drones

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NewsUS tests new $2,500 kinetic interceptor missile capable of destroying drones
Interesting Engineering · Sep 19, 2026 · Supports Program · program participant:jiatf-401, Program · program participant:perseus-defense
“a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems experiment involving US Northern Command, NORAD and the Pentagon's Joint Interagency Task Force 401.”
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NewsU.S. Tests Perseus Harpe Interceptor for Low Collateral Defense Against Small Drone Attacks
Army Recognition · Supports Program, Program · program participant:allen-control-systems
“Falcon Peak 26.2 is the fourth iteration of the experimental campaign and the first to be held at Yuma Proving Ground.”

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