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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...
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...
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...
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...
D-Fend Solutions bolsters US team with defense, homeland security veterans
June 25, 2024SSN Staff
RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va.—D-Fend Solutions, a provider of radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced the expansion of its U.S. team.
The company has appointed Gordon Kesting as vice president, U.S. sales and business development, and Glenn McArthur as business development manager. With their expertise and experience, D-Fend Solutions is poised to continue developing and leading in multiple C-UAS market sectors...