Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•2 October 2026•
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Motorola Solutions Acquires D-Fend for $1.5B to Bolster Counter-Drone Tech
Key Facts
1Motorola Solutions announced the acquisition of counter-drone specialist D-Fend in a deal valued at $1.5 billion.
2The deal aims to integrate D-Fend's EnforceAir technology to bolster Motorola's public safety and security portfolio.
Motorola Solutions announced the acquisition of counter-drone specialist D-Fend in a deal valued at $1.5 billion. Zacks reported that the transaction aims to integrate D-Fend's EnforceAir technology to bolster Motorola's public safety and security portfolio.
The acquisition allows Motorola to expand its capabilities in radio frequency-based cyber-takeover technology to address drone-related threats. This strategic move highlights the company's focus on high-growth defense and security niches by incorporating advanced technical solutions into its existing security ecosystem.