# Powerus Unveils Autonomous Drone Interceptor

Powerus unveiled Guardian 3, an AI- and navigation-enabled autonomous drone interceptor, at the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting on October 12, 2026. The report cites a Pentagon demand signal for lower-cost interceptors, but identifies no solicitation, contract award, value, or delivery schedule. Powerus also has a U.S. business-development arrangement with Netherlands-based Destinus for missile-interceptor systems.

- The reported demand signal points to potential future counter-UAS and missile-interceptor procurement, but does not constitute a formal opportunity or commitment to buy.
- Contractors and suppliers can assess whether their interceptor capabilities address the lower-cost demand described; no bid or delivery timeline is available from this signal.
- Powerus’s arrangement with Destinus may be relevant to companies tracking potential suppliers in the U.S. missile-interceptor market.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Powerus (Prospective supplier; no government award reported)
- Destinus (Business-development counterpart for missile-interceptor systems)

### Sources
- [Powerus unveils fully autonomous drone interceptors](https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2026/10/12/newly-public-company-unveils-fully-autonomous-drone-interceptors) - Defense News