The SOF Week 2025 Buzz: Counter-Drone Solutions Take Center Stage

Walking the floor at SOF Week 2025, I couldn’t help but notice one dominant theme: counter-drone technology is front and center. Conversations everywhere revolved around how unmanned threats are evolving and, more importantly, how Special Operations Forces (SOF) can stay ahead of them.

One name kept coming up in those conversations—EnforceAir2 by D-Fend Solutions. And here’s why.

Drones Are No Longer Just a Nuisance—They’re a Real Threat

Imagine a SOF unit minutes from breaching a compound. It’s nighttime. Comms are secure. The environment is controlled.

Suddenly, a buzzing noise cuts through the stillness. A commercial drone, equipped with a camera, hovers above. The team is spotted. The mission is compromised. Just like that.

This scenario isn’t hypothetical anymore. Off-the-shelf drones are being used by adversaries to gather intelligence, monitor troop movements, and even deliver payloads. And for SOF units that rely on stealth, these drones are mission disruptors in the worst way.

Traditional C-UAS Solutions Aren’t Built for SOF

Many counter-drone tools rely on:

• Kinetic defeat mechanisms, which are loud and risky.
• RF jamming, which can interfere with friendly signals and alert enemies.

For a team operating behind enemy lines or in a sensitive coalition environment, those trade-offs just don’t work. What SOF needs is a solution that’s discreet, precise, and adaptable—something that neutralizes threats without tipping off anyone nearby.

Enter RF Cyber: Smart, Silent, and Effective

That’s where RF cyber-based C-UAS systems like EnforceAir2 come in.

Instead of jamming or shooting down drones, EnforceAir2 uses protocol-based mitigation. It quietly detects rogue drones, identifies them, and then takes control, landing them safely or sending them away, without making a sound or disrupting friendly operations.

For SOF, this means:

• No RF signature during detection
• Reduced exposure risk
• Discretion during neutralization

Non-Kinetic Defense That Aligns with the Mission

RF cyber solutions are uniquely suited for SOF because they:

• Operate passively until engagement is necessary
• Avoid collateral damage or interference
• Compliance with relevant codes and international rules of engagement

This technology isn’t just about neutralizing drones—it’s about preserving operational integrity.

Built for the Mission

EnforceAir2’s flexible configurations make it ideal for the full range of SOF operations:

• Man-portable kits for rapid deployment
• Vehicle-mounted systems for mobile missions
• Tripod setups for tactical stop points
• Fixed installations for forward operating bases

Wherever the mission goes, EnforceAir2 is ready.

Trusted Around the World

Used by elite military units and security agencies globally, EnforceAir2 has proven itself in real-world missions.
D-Fend Solutions supports it with:

• Ongoing R&D
• Expert-led training programs
• Mission-specific operational insights

This is combat-tested technology, designed with the operator in mind.

Bottom Line: Protecting Airspace, Preserving Mission Success

As drones get smarter, more accessible, and more aggressive, the need for intelligent countermeasures grows by the day. RF cyber-based C-UAS systems like EnforceAir2 aren’t just a response—they’re a strategic advantage.

They give SOF teams what they need most:
✅ Stealth
✅ Precision
✅ Control
✅ Confidence

At the end of the day, it’s not just about countering drones. It’s about ensuring that Special Operations Forces can complete their missions safely, securely, and successfully.