Motorola Targets Rogue Drones with $1.5 Billion D-Fend Deal
The Israeli startup’s radio-wave technology lets operators seize rogue drones mid-flight, and D-Fend’s revenue is expected to reach $185 million in 2026, Motorola said.
- On Monday, Motorola Solutions announced it would acquire Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion to address the escalating threat of rogue drones worldwide.
- The Safer Skies Act, enacted last year, allows certified law enforcement to detect and mitigate unauthorized drones, significantly expanding the customer base for counter-drone providers like D-Fend.
- D-Fend's flagship EnforceAir system is deployed in over 30 countries protecting critical infrastructure, with the company reporting annual revenue growth above 50% and expecting roughly $185 million in 2026 revenue.
- This acquisition builds on Motorola's $4.4 billion Silvus purchase, integrating anti-drone technology with secure communications while aligning with public safety networks used by United States departments of Homeland Security, Defense and Justice.
- Pending regulatory approvals, the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 as research firm Mordor Intelligence projects the anti-drone market will expand from $2.47 billion in 2026 to $8.42 billion by 2031.
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Motorola Solutions acquires Israeli drone defense startup D-Fend for $1.5 billion
Israeli counter-drone startup’s RF-based technology lets security agencies seize and land hostile drones, delivering a major payday for founders and investors as global demand for drone defense surges
Israeli firm develops technology that uses radio waves to take control of unauthorized drones
The antidrone market was estimated at US$ 2.47 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach US$ 8.42 billion by 2031, according to the research company Mordor Intelligence
Motorola acquires Israeli drone-defense startup D-Fend for $1.5B amid rising rogue drone threats - Tech Startups
A few years ago, rogue drones were largely viewed as a nuisance. Today, they are a growing security concern for airports, military bases, data centers, government facilities, and critical infrastructure around the globe. Motorola Solutions is making a major bet […] The post Motorola acquires Israeli drone-defense startup D-Fend for $1.5B amid rising rogue drone threats first appeared on Tech Startups.
Motorola targets rogue drones with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal
June 1 : Motorola Solutions said it would buy Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion as governments and critical infrastructure operators worldwide rush to defend against the growing threat of rogue drones.Attacks on key infrastructure such as data centers in the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and airpor
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