US ‘Golden Shield’ Takes Form in First Exercise With Micro-Missile Interceptors

The US Army’s “Golden Shield” concept is beginning to take shape through its first live exercise integrating micro-missile interceptors designed for counter-drone defense.

Framed as a lower-tier complement to broader air defense efforts, the system was tested with Harpe micro-missile interceptors developed by California-based Perseus Defense against Group 1 and Group 2 unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

In the demonstration, radar and command-and-control software provided targeting cues to enable launch engagements and active guidance of interceptors against incoming drone threats.

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