Highlights: 

• Motorola Solutions’ to Acquire D‑Fend Solutions

• Ret. Gen. Glen VanHerck’s must‑read Washington Times C‑UAS op‑ed on securing American skies

• How EnforceAir PLUS cuts through radar noise and drone false alarms 

Motorola Solutions Enters Agreement to Acquire D-Fend

D-Fend pioneers the foundational layer in the next frontier of airspace security, leveraging advanced non-kinetic RF cyber-takeover technology 

June 1, 2026

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions, an industry leader in counter-drone technology. D-Fend’s field proven technology is trusted by government, public safety and enterprise organizations, with thousands of deployments across more than 30 countries.

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Selected coverage:

Motorola Solutions to Buy Counter-Drone Technology Company for $1.5 Billion

Motorola Targets Rogue Drones With $1.5 Billion D-Fend Deal

We Must Move Now for Safer American Skies

By Retired U.S. Air Force General Glen D. VanHerck

June 9, 2026

The challenge is no longer whether authorities can act, but whether they can execute at scale and with speed. The former general explains how. 

Unauthorized Drones at Stadiums: A Security Checklist for Major Event Venues

June 3, 2026

C-UAS readiness is now a core element of event security, and this practical checklist covers key considerations, from continuous detection to safe mitigation, while highlighting D-Fend as the specialist for protecting sensitive venues.

Clarity in the Chaos - Reducing Radar False Alarms

False alarms are an inherent challenge in radar technology, often generated by birds, reflections, or vehicles, increasing operator workload and stress.

EnforceAir PLUS addresses this challenge through a focused three-layered approach:

1. User-configurable Exclusion Zone – filtering masks known environmental noise and non-relevant areas, helping reduce unnecessary alerts at the source.
2. Advanced radar micro-Doppler analysis – distinguishes drone rotor signatures from other movement patterns to improve classification accuracy.
3. SmartAir AI fusion engine – validates and consolidates detections into single, confirmed tracks.

Together, these layers significantly reduce false alarms and cognitive load, helping security teams stay focused on genuine threats.

Learn more about EnforceAir PLUS. 

Sergio “Chuy” Menchaca, Sales Director (U.S. Defense)  

Sergio “Chuy” Menchaca brings more than 30 years of experience in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and defense technologies, with a career spanning military operations, training, and senior business development roles across the industry.

A former U.S. Army Standardization Instructor Pilot for the Shadow 200 UAS during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Chuy has deep operational expertise in ISR and tactical UAS employment. He later transitioned into industry leadership

roles supporting defense and security customers, including positions with Sierra Nevada Corporation, FLIR Systems, Lockheed Martin, Textron Systems, and RADA Technologies, where he focused on advancing mission-critical capabilities for U.S. and allied forces.

“I first had the opportunity to work with D-Fend five years ago during an evaluation and was immediately impressed by the people and the core technology. What keeps me inspired is the opportunity to help deliver cutting-edge capabilities to our warfighters. With my son and his generation serving, the mission is personal: ensuring they maintain a technology overmatch at home and in any conflict, and helping solve complex customer challenges that can truly save lives and bring our warfighters home safely.”

An active member of AUVSI for more than two decades, Chuy currently serves on its Board of Directors, contributing to the advancement of autonomous systems across the defense and commercial sectors.

He holds a B.S. in Professional Aeronautics and an MBA in Aviation Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

For more information, contact us at info@d-fendsolutions.com