Jerusalem, Jun 07 (V7N) – US technology company Motorola Solutions has announced plans to acquire Israeli counter-drone technology firm D-Fend Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, as demand for drone defense systems continues to grow amid evolving security challenges worldwide.
According to reports, Motorola revealed the agreement on June 1, with the acquisition expected to be completed by the end of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Founded in 2017, D-Fend Solutions currently operates in more than 30 countries and is projected to generate approximately $185 million in revenue by 2026.
The company's flagship technology, known as "EnforceAir," is designed to detect, identify and safely neutralize unauthorized drones by taking control of their radio communication signals. Unlike conventional anti-drone systems that physically destroy aerial targets, the technology guides suspicious drones to a designated landing area without causing damage.
D-Fend says the system is particularly effective in sensitive environments such as airports, government facilities and densely populated urban areas, where the use of traditional drone-interception methods could pose additional risks.
Motorola Solutions Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Greg Brown said the growing use of drones has created new security challenges that require advanced response capabilities.
“Any reckless drone can create a new type of security risk in the airspace. It is not enough to simply detect it; organizations must also be able to neutralize the threat,” Brown said.
D-Fend co-founder and CEO Zohar Halachmi welcomed the acquisition, saying that joining Motorola would help accelerate the company's mission of improving airspace security through advanced drone defense technologies.
Industry analysts say the market for counter-drone solutions is expanding rapidly as drones play an increasingly prominent role in military operations, infrastructure surveillance and security threats around the world.
Meanwhile, Israeli defense technology companies are also pursuing innovations aimed at reducing risks to military personnel. One such startup, Shifters, recently secured $10.2 million in new investment funding to develop artificial intelligence-powered autonomous robots designed for operations in conflict zones, tunnels, disaster areas and hazardous environments.
The company is developing two key technologies: "Trust," a four-legged autonomous robot, and "Rita," an AI-based software platform responsible for navigation, environmental analysis and mission management. According to the company, all operations will remain under human supervision despite the use of autonomous systems.
The growing investment in drone defense and autonomous military technologies reflects a broader trend among defense and technology firms seeking to adapt to modern warfare, where unmanned systems and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly important components of military strategy and security operations.
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