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Selected news, content, incidents, and information about C-UAS and the counter-drone world, from a D-Fend perspective, based on our vision of enabling a flourishing and secure drone-powered society by safely defending against rogue drone threats.

    CYBER C-UAS IN THE NEWS
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The Street The next defense tech boom is already here

The Next Defense Tech Boom is Already Here

by Hillary Remy

TheStreet, April 28, 2026

The U.S. and Europe advanced major counter-drone initiatives within 24 hours. TheStreet highlights this rare moment of global policy convergence, with some insights from D-Fend's Chairman and CEO.

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Protecting Canada’s Biggest Stages: RF-Cyber Counter-Drone Steals the Show

by Dawn Zoldi

Autonomy Global, April 28, 2026

The JUNO Awards and Rock the Runway were protected by D-Fend Solutions' EnforceAir2. It gave police, airport officials, and organizers a way to see, understand, and control the drone picture, without jamming, kinetic interceptors, or collateral disruption.

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Silent Control: The Cyber Layer of SOF Airspace Defense

by Kavichselvan

Cyber Security News, April 18, 2026

Special Operations forces can safely counter the growing threat of small, commercially available drones by treating them as a cybersecurity challenge in the physical domain. D-Fend's passive RF cyber-takeover approach is highlighted. The EnforceAir2 system is featured as a silent, selective counter‑UAS capability that preserves mission stealth, continuity, and operational flexibility for SOF airspace defense.

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    AWARDS

D-Fend's Sixth Consecutive GOVIES Win

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D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir PLUS was named a 2026 Security Today GOVIES Government Security Award winner in the Counter-UAV/Drone category, marking our sixth consecutive win.

 

"The GOVIES winners represent the companies and solutions pushing the industry forward and helping organizations strengthen safety, security, and operational effectiveness,” said Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today.

    BLOGS
Drone Airspace Security at the Southern Border: What the JIATF-401 Deployment Means
Gordon Kesting
May 14, 2026
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D-Fend Wins HSToday Border Security Award for Innovation 2026
Glenn McArthur
May 7, 2026
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10 Reasons You Should Re-Evaluate Your Counter-Drone Defense Strategy
Amit Haimovich
April 30, 2026
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Beyond the Fence Line: The Pentagon’s New Approach to Military Base Drone Protection
Sergio Menchaca, Gordon Kesting, Lior Mishan
April 28, 2026
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    DRONE INCIDENTS
U.S.: Drone contraband smuggling attempt at Washington State Prison in Davisboro, GA
Finland: Drone halted operations for over four hours at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Canada: Drone-dropped contraband seized at Joyceville Institution in Kingston, ON
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Norway: Rogue drone disrupted air traffic at Bergen Flesland Airport in Vestland
Colombia: Explosive-laden drone discovered near airport and air base in Bogotá
    MEET A D-FENDER

Terry Loo, Managing Director of APAC 

Terry Loo

Terry Loo serves as Managing Director of APAC at D-Fend Solutions, where he leads regional growth and strategic engagement with government, defense, and security stakeholders. With over two decades of experience across telecommunications, digital intelligence, and defense technology, Terry brings a strong track record of supporting mission-critical operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Prior to joining D-Fend, Terry held senior roles at Cellebrite and Ceragon Networks. At Cellebrite, he worked closely with law enforcement, homeland security, defense, and intelligence agencies, helping them leverage digital intelligence solutions to advance investigations and operational effectiveness. He also led Ceragon’s Asia-Pacific business, delivering high-performance wireless communications solutions for critical infrastructure and tactical environments.


At D-Fend, Terry is focused on helping organizations safely and effectively mitigate drone-related threats by bringing his expertise in public safety, secure communications, and strategic partnerships. He is particularly driven by the opportunity to support customers in navigating complex security challenges with solutions that are both operationally effective and non-disruptive. 


Reflecting on his experience as part of the D-Fend team, Terry added, “Being surrounded by smart, brilliant, and mission-driven people is a privilege. Frontliners like us are the drivers in a race. We cannot win it alone. Having a competent, supportive team ensures we pile on victories. One of my favorite parts of the job is meeting customers and potential customers, hearing customer successes, and co-building solutions with potential customers." 

 

    capability spotlight
Flight log capability

Operational Insight Beyond the Moment: EnforceAir Analytics

 

Flight Log: Searchable Drone Activity Records

 

A drone appears near a protected site for only a few minutes, then disappears. Days later, a similar flight path appears again. Flight Log helps operators connect those moments by turning historical drone activity into searchable operational intelligence. Teams can identify recurring patterns, review previous incursions, and move directly into replay and analysis workflows to build a clearer operational picture over time.

 

For additional information and availability details, please contact us.

 

Learn more about EnforceAir Analytics. 

 

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