Motorola Solutions bets on anti-drone tech with $1.5 billion D-Fend deal

Motorola Solutions will buy Israeli counter-drone technology maker D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion to tap rising demand from governments and critical infrastructure operators to ‌counter rising ⁠security ⁠threats.

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, the telecom equipment firm said in a statement on Monday.

Rising use of drones in conflicts including the U.S-Israeli war ⁠on Iran ‌has underscored the growing need for systems that can safely ⁠intercept and control drones without disrupting communications or causing damage.