Motorola Solutions to buy Israeli D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion
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Motorola Solutions is buying Israeli startup D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, hoping to step up its game against unauthorized drones.
D-Fend's tech lets operators safely take over rogue drones using radio waves: no crashes, no signal jams, just a clean takeover.
EnforceAir in more than 30 countries
This deal comes after recent airport shutdowns and data center attacks, highlighting how real drone threats have become.
D-Fend's EnforceAir system is already protecting airports and military zones in more than 30 countries, including NATO members, with US agencies like the Department of Homeland Security on board.
The anti-drone market is booming, expected to grow to $8.42 billion by 2031, so Motorola is making a timely play here, with the deal set to close by late 2026.