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.
With major events like the World Cup and the LA Olympics approaching, members of Congress are warning about the threat of drones. CNN's Pete Muntean gets a rare, hands-on demonstration of a system that tracks, takes control of drones and lands them safely.
In Operation Spider Web, Ukraine executed a groundbreaking drone strike using small commercial drones, exposing critical gaps in traditional air defense systems. Yaniv Benbenisti, CPO at D-Fend Solutions, told Newsweek the Ukrainian strikes “revealed the soft belly of traditional air defense systems.”
Operation Spider’s Web was not just another drone attack. It was a masterclass in leveraging accessible technology, strategic planning, and the element of surprise. D-Fend Solutions’ Yaniv Benbenisti shared how robust communications enabled control in contested environments—highlighting the urgent need for adaptable, cyber-based C-UAS solutions.
In this Q&A, D-Fend’s Brett Feddersen details the growing drone threat to U.S. military bases and critical infrastructure. He highlights mitigation challenges seen in incidents like the December 2023 Langley Air Force Base incursions. Feddersen emphasizes the importance of layered C-UAS systems to address increasingly sophisticated threats posed mainly by commercial off-the-shelf and DIY drones.
For federal agencies and personnel tasked with airspace defense, the selection of counter-UAS technology is a matter of operational necessity and public safety. Brett Feddersen examines the Executive Order “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty” and its measures to close authority gaps, enhance coordination, and expand detection and mitigation capabilities.
D-Fend Solutions’ Jeffrey Starr discusses rising risks posed by unauthorized drones at airports, limitations of traditional C-UAS methods and how EnforceAir2’s RF cyber takeover technology enables safe, controlled drone mitigation without operational disruption.
Borders face rising challenges from small, low-cost drones used by criminals for smuggling and surveillance. D-Fend's Glenn McArthur highlights that advanced C-UAS technologies like EnforceAir are vital for safely detecting, tracking, and taking control of unauthorized drones. Unlike traditional methods, these cyber takeover solutions reduce disruption and collateral damage while helping agents gather intelligence and manage complex airspace amid evolving threats.
Frying them with microwaves, shooting them down, jamming them—C-UAS companies have many ways to take down drones. But D-Fend’s novel solution is commandeering them. Their new EnforceAir PLUS enhances RF-powered drone takeover software. Yaniv Benbenisti, President and CPO, told Tectonic this “ensures continuity of airspace operations, protects bystanders, and minimizes disruption.” EnforceAir PLUS combines RF-cyber takeover with AI radar fusion and optional jamming for multilayer defense ready for immediate deployment.
Drones have become the signature threat of the modern aerial domain, pressing defense, security, and critical infrastructure organizations worldwide to seek smart, adaptive countermeasures. D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir PLUS pushes the boundaries of innovation in this high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a multi-layered, AI-augmented counter-UAS system.
New AI-enhanced counter-drone system integrates cyber, radar, and jamming technologies.
Lawmakers in the U.S. and abroad are considering wider authority for the use of counter-drone technologies, not only to protect military targets but also critical infrastructure such as airports, stadiums, utilities, and government facilities.
D-Fend Solutions has launched EnforceAir PLUS, a new offering in its suite of counter-UAS systems that integrates multiple detection and mitigation technologies into a single platform. The system builds on the company’s existing radio frequency (RF) cyber takeover technology and incorporates additional radar detection and an optional jamming capability. According to D-Fend, the integration allows operators to detect, track and mitigate drones through a layered approach that can be adapted depending on the threat.
Trusted worldwide, EnforceAir set the standard in safe, RF-cyber counter-drone defense. Now introducing EnforceAir PLUS: the first cyber-driven, multilayer, AI-enhanced C-UAS system, delivering next-generation protection for today’s complex airspaces.
Bobby Donald Humphrey, Customer Service Project Manager
Bobby Donald Humphrey joined D-Fend Solutions in January of this year as a customer service project manager.
Bobby was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he developed a strong work ethic and determination that has shaped his career. He’s a retired US Army veteran with a background in reconnaissance and operations, serving in leadership roles throughout his service. He concluded his army career with the Security Forces Assistance Brigade (SFAB).
Bobby also holds an MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University and is currently pursuing a doctorate in business at the University of Maryland.
“Outside of work, I enjoy golfing, exploring the outdoors, and traveling. I'm always eager to discover new destinations. But, really, I'm beyond excited to be a part of the D-Fend team and contribute to our mission of providing the most advanced technology and solutions to overcome rogue drone threats in our customers’ most sensitive environments.”
product capability spotlight
Radar Detection
D-Fend’s newly released EnforceAir PLUS multilayer counter-drone system comes complete with auto-calibrated radar detection in addition to its optional jamming mitigation and foundational RF-cyber detection and takeover technology.
Because the radar detection is already integrated with cyber and jamming functions, EnforceAir PLUS enables users to quickly respond to drone incidents with a more comprehensive range of options. The system’s “SmartAir” technology fusion engine consolidates radar and cyber data to provide unified situational awareness, as well as a clear and simplified operational picture of each detected drone.
