Overview
- Motorola Solutions announced a definitive agreement to acquire D‑Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion with the transaction expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
- D‑Fend sells non‑kinetic radio‑frequency takeover systems that override and redirect drone communications to safely bring rogue drones to the ground without shooting them down or causing areawide disruption.
- Motorola said D‑Fend has thousands of deployments in more than 30 countries, has grown revenue by over 50% annually in recent years, and expects full‑year 2026 revenue of about $185 million.
- The companies framed the deal around a wider addressable market after the Safer Skies Act expanded authority for trained and certified state and local law enforcement to detect, track, and, where permitted, mitigate drone threats.
- Motorola and D‑Fend say the acquisition will speed commercial rollout through Motorola’s customer relationships but warned that regulatory review, timing of the close, and integration risks could affect projected results and real‑world impact.