An interceptor device adapted to protect a platform associated therewith
against an incoming threat having a trajectory by intercepting the threat
in an intercept zone is provided. Such an interceptor device comprises a
housing defining an axis and a countermeasure device operably engaged
with the housing. At least one detonating charge is housed by the housing
and is operably engaged with the countermeasure device. A controller
device is in communication with the at least one detonating charge,
wherein the controller device is housed by the housing and is configured
to direct the at least one detonating charge to deploy the countermeasure
device at least partially radially outward with respect to the axis of
the housing and in correspondence with the trajectory of the threat to
thereby cause the countermeasure to impact the threat in the intercept
zone. Associated apparatuses, systems, and methods are also provided.