Motorola Solutions completes $1.5 billion acquisition of D-Fend Solutions

CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions has completed its previously announced acquisition of counter-drone technology provider D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, expanding its airspace security capabilities for public safety, government and enterprise customers.

The deal adds D-Fend's counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology to Motorola Solutions' portfolio, strengthening the company's ability to address growing threats posed by unauthorized drones.

"Safety on the ground demands security in the air," said Motorola Solutions Chairman and CEO Greg Brown. "D-Fend's field-proven counter-drone technology is a powerful complement to our mission-critical ecosystem, providing differentiated airspace protection for our customers around the world."

Founded in Israel, D-Fend's technology is used by government, public safety and enterprise organizations in more than 30 countries. Deployments include airports, critical infrastructure sites, stadiums, military bases and border-security applications.

Motorola Solutions said it plans to integrate D-Fend's technology into its broader public safety ecosystem, giving security operators and first responders enhanced situational awareness and tools to assess and respond to aerial threats. As part of the transaction,

D-Fend Co-founder and CEO Zohar Halachmi will remain with the business and lead Motorola Solutions' counter-drone platform as senior vice president, Counter-Drone Solutions.

"Joining Motorola Solutions marks an exciting new chapter for D-Fend and the customers we serve," Halachmi said. "By combining our RF cyber technology with Motorola Solutions' trusted global reach, we plan to scale faster and transform how airspace is protected worldwide."