An interceptor device for protecting a platform against an incoming threat
is provided. The interceptor device comprises a housing and a
countermeasure device. At least one detonating charge is capable of
deploying the countermeasure device. A controller device housed by the
housing is capable of directing the detonating charge(s) to deploy the
countermeasure device at least partially radially outward of the housing,
corresponding to the threat trajectory. A sensor device is in
communication with the controller device, and comprises a range-finding
apparatus including one of a LADAR, a RADAR, and a LIDAR device, capable
of sensing the threat and/or a range thereof, at least partially radially
outward of the housing, and notifying the controller device if the threat
is sensed, to cause the controller device to direct the detonating
charge(s) to deploy the countermeasure device to impact the threat in the
intercept zone. Associated systems, and methods are also provided.