D-Fend Solutions: The Most Award-Winning RF-Cyber Counter UAS Company

In a rapidly evolving security landscape where drones pose an increasing threat to military, homeland security, and critical infrastructure, recognition from independent industry sources is more than just an honor, it’s proof of excellence. D-Fend Solutions is the most award-winning RF-cyber counter-UAS company, a testament to its groundbreaking technology and game-changing approach to drone defense.

As evaluated by market research firms, publications, consultants, analysts, and event organizers, our counter-UAS innovations have consistently been recognized as best-in-class. But what do these awards really mean? They serve as rare, objective third-party validations, a trusted benchmark in an industry where independent comparisons are few and far between. 

Let’s take a closer look at the awards that set D-Fend Solutions apart and how they position us alongside the biggest names in defense and security.

Recent Awards and Recognitions:

• 2024 Airport Technology Excellence Awards – Innovation in Detection Systems (November 2024)

“D-Fend Solutions has risen to the challenge with its EnforceAir2 system, earning recognition in the 2024 Airport Technology Excellence Awards with the Innovation award for Detection Systems. D-Fend Solutions earned the award for EnforceAir2’s safe, flexible, non-disruptive technology, its real-time threat detection enhancing airport security, and its ability to differentiate between drone types, ensuring operational continuity. The system’s extensive coverage options and participation in the FAA’s UAS detection and mitigation research program further solidified its award-winning status. “

• 2024 Military & Aerospace Technology Innovators – Gold Award (October 2024)
  Awarded for outstanding innovation and real-world impact in defense technology, this Gold-level recognition positions EnforceAir2 at the forefront of military-grade counter-drone solutions.

• 2024 Army Technology Excellence Award (October 2024)
  EnforceAir2 received this award for its advanced capabilities in military environments, with judges citing its precision, adaptability, and mission-critical resilience across army operations.

• 2024 Naval Technology Excellence Award (September 2024)
  The company was honored with the Naval Technology Excellence Award for EnforceAir2’s outstanding performance in maritime operations, emphasizing its adaptability and effectiveness in diverse environments.
  

• 2024 International Business Awards – Gold Stevie Award (August 2024)
  D-Fend Solutions was named Company of the Year in the Aerospace & Defense category, receiving the Gold Stevie Award. The judges noted that “D-Fend Solutions’ technology has been chosen as best-in-class and is deployed by multiple top-tier governmental agencies.”

• 2024 ISJ Leaders in Security Award – Solution Innovation (July 2024)
  D-Fend Solutions was honored with this award for its innovative approach to counter-drone technology. The award spotlights solutions that are cost-effective, powerful, and built for long-term use, harnessing innovative technologies to enhance broader security systems. EnforceAir2’s unique RF-cyber capabilities and its demonstrable success in real-world deployments contributed to this recognition.

• Booz Allen Hamilton Emerging Innovator (May 2024)
  Non-Kinetic Counter-UAS was named as a Top 10 Emerging Technology for the DOD and National Security, within which Cyber-Takeover was defined as a distinct effector technology, and D-Fend Solutions was recognized as an emerging innovator for its cyber and RF effects. According to the Booz Allen Hamilton report, Emerging Innovators are defined as compelling organizations that are cutting edge in their respective fields and fit the criteria to be innovation partners for defense customers.

• 2024 Edison Awards – Silver
  Category: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) & Technologies
  Awarded For: EnforceAir2
  What the Judges Said:

“The future of security is met by EnforceAir2. A non-kinetic, non-jamming C-UAS system is a unique approach to counter-UAS.”
“It can save lives if the drone has gone rogue in populated areas.”
“The power to neutralize a flying threat is amazing. Finding the source is probably just as important so we can prevent them from doing it anymore.”

• 2024 Govies Government Security Award – Platinum
  Category: Drones/Unmanned Aerial Systems
  D-Fend Solutions once again secured Platinum in this prestigious award for outstanding and innovative government security products, marking a fourth consecutive win in the Govies, after previous recognition in 2023, 2022, and 2021.

• 2024 Intersec Dubai – Homeland Security/Defense Innovation Award
  Another consecutive win at Intersec further validates EnforceAir2’s adaptability and proven results in real-world defense scenarios. The judges emphasized the system’s operational flexibility and unique RF-cyber approach to drone mitigation.

In the rapidly evolving counter-UAS industry, awards and recognition from reputable organizations serve as crucial third-party validations of performance, innovation, and reliability. Winning multiple consecutive awards, such as the Govies and Intersec, across sectors, underscores the consistent impact of EnforceAir2 in securing airspace in military, civilian, and homeland security domains.

These honors affirm D-Fend Solutions’ commitment to innovation and excellence, solidifying its status as the most award-winning RF-cyber counter-UAS company and achieving new heights in the industry.

For a comprehensive list of our awards and recognition, please visit our Awards & Recognition page.