Tag: D-Fend Solutions
Motorola Solutions completes $1.5 billion acquisition of D-Fend Solutions
August 24, 2026SSN Staff
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...
Motorola Solutions to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5B
June 1, 2026SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire counter-drone company D‑Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, adding radio-frequency-based drone mitigation technology to its safety and security portfolio.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, Motorola Solutions said.
Israel-based D‑Fend Solutions develops systems that detect, identify and take control of unauthorized...
In brief: RapidSOS goes to Hollywood, AA deploys dormakaba gates at DFW, D-Fend rolls Tide
April 22, 2026SSN Staff
NEW YORK—Actor and public safety advocate Jeremy Renner announced that he has partnered with public safety artificial intelligence (AI) company RapidSOS to support the company's work with emergency response systems and first responders.
Renner, who survived a near-fatal snowcat accident in Washoe County, Nev., on Jan. 1, 2023, developed a deep personal commitment to the first responders who protect communities like his own. That commitment is part of what drew him to RapidSOS,...
D-Fend Solutions chosen to provide counter-drone technology for University of Alabama
April 20, 2026SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va.—D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir has been chosen as a counter-drone technology supplier for the University of Alabama for its campus and game-day airspace security.
As a Tier One R1 research institution, the University of Alabama operates as a "small city," spanning 3.5 square miles with 330 buildings and nearly 50,000 students, faculty, and staff.
During football season, the campus becomes one of the largest population centers in the...
SIA names Feddersen, Fullano and Steele as 2026 Industry Advocates of the Year
March 6, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Industry Advocate Award.
The 2026 awardees were recognized during SIA’s Security Hill Day event, an executive event created to help raise the collective voice of the security industry with members of Congress and their staff, held March 4–5 in Washington, D.C.
The SIA Industry Advocate Award recognizes SIA member...
SIA subcommittee applauds inclusion of key counter-UAS legislation in 2026 NDAA
December 16, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced its strong support for lawmakers taking crucial and long-overdue steps needed to address growing threats posed by the weaponization or misuse of drones.
In particular, these steps are needed to protect fans attending venues and events as part of the 2026 World Cup, 2028 Olympic Games and America 250 celebrations set to be held in the United States.
Key provisions included in the 2026 National Defense Authorization...
D-Fend Solutions launches EnforceAir PLUS
August 19, 2025SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va., — D-Fend Solutions has launched its newest counter-drone offering, EnforceAir PLUS.
EnforceAir PLUS is a cyber-driven, multilayer, AI-enhanced counter-drone system comprised of RF-cyber detection and takeover technology, now integrated with auto-calibrated radar detection and optional jamming mitigation.
Because the cyber, radar, and jamming functions are already fully integrated and calibrated, EnforceAir PLUS enables users to quickly respond to...
D-Fend Solutions raises $31M
December 4, 2024SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN, Va. — D-Fend Solutions, a provider of counter-drone – takeover technology, announced today that it has secured $31M in the initial closing of a new investment round.
The round was led by Israel Growth Partners (IGP), with participation from existing investor Vertex Ventures and new investor Vertex Growth. With this investment round, IGP General Partner Uri Erde join's D-Fend's Board of Directors, joining existing investor board members Yoram...
SIA names Brett Feddersen as chair of SIA Counter-UAS Working Group
September 25, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group.
Today, many facilities are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory nuances and lack of a clear national framework for addressing the topic.
The SIA Counter-UAS Working Group was created...
D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 approved by FAA
July 25, 2024SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va. — D-Fend Solutions has received additional confirmation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for EnforceAir2, their counter-drone technology that provides protection from unmanned aircraft systems.
The FAA issued the confirmation following the completion of a series of evaluations related to airport operational continuity.
In communications with D-Fend Solutions, the FAA commented that, "The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evaluated...