Motorola Solutions Completes Acquisition of D-Fend Solutions

Motorola Solutions completed its $1.5B acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, adding counter-drone tech to its public safety portfolio. D-Fend's CEO, Zohar Halachmi, will lead the integration and retain his role. The deal, signed May 31, includes a $300M term loan. D-Fend's tech focuses on taking control of drones rather than jamming or destroying them, with applications in airports, military bases, and critical infrastructure.

Motorola Solutions completed its $1.5B acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, a counter-drone technology provider. D-Fend's EnforceAir platform detects and controls unauthorized drones without jamming communications. Motorola expects D-Fend to generate $185M in 2026 revenue, with a price-to-projected-revenue ratio of 8.1. The acquisition aims to expand Motorola's public-safety offerings and leverage its existing customer relationships.

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Motorola Solutions (MSI) completed its acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, adding counter drone technology to its security portfolio. The deal expands MSI's offerings for public safety and enterprise customers, integrating with existing platforms to address drone-related security needs. MSI has a market cap of approximately $79.6 billion and focuses on communications and security technology.

Motorola Solutions (MSI) completed its $1.5B acquisition of D-Fend Solutions, a leader in counter-drone tech. D-Fend's RF cyber-takeover tech neutralizes rogue drones safely. The deal expands MSI's public safety ecosystem, integrating air-to-ground security. D-Fend's CEO will lead the new counter-drone platform.

Motorola Solutions reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.1 billion, up 13% year over year, and non-GAAP EPS of $4.41, up 24%. Backlog rose to $15.6 billion. The company raised full-year 2026 guidance to $12.975 billion revenue and $17.62 to $17.72 non-GAAP EPS, citing public safety demand and Silvus performance, and plans to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion.