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.
The skies are getting crowded, making it critical to detect careless or malicious drones that are in the mix with systems deployed for security or various other positive applications and thwarting the small percentage of drones sent out to harm helps move the industry forward, getting us closer to a “drone-powered society.” C-UAS systems will continually be updated with the technology needed to identify drone threats as drones evolve and become more resilient. It’s not just the counter drone threat today, but it’s thinking about what will happen next in drone technology.
The war in Ukraine has updated the arms portfolio with new war devices. The arrival of drones on the battlefield stands out for its heavy use. These miniature, remote-controlled drones have so far had all kinds of civilian use, but war has proven their value as weapons. Just as modern warfare requires the use of drones, it also requires the use of anti-drones. In this vein, the Spanish Air and Space Force has just awarded the contract for EnforceAir2 C-UAS anti-drone system.
The company displayed the specialized configuration of the Flyer 72 ground mobility vehicle, which integrates a range of advanced systems to enhance Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (CUAS), radar detection, fire support, and firepower capabilities, (including) D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir anti-drone system.
The Spanish Air and Space Army is deploying D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 to deal with possible hostile drones, especially during large events, shows, aerial or state activities, as well as the protection of authorities and the general population.
The Spanish Air Force is expanding its arsenal of systems to deal with the threat of drones and guarantee the security of Armed Forces facilities. The objective is to avoid collateral damage in “high visibility” events. The Air Force has turned to D-Fend Solutions' 'EnforceAir2' anti-drone system, because it "has a unique capability in the market to mitigate risks by taking control of the UAS, landing them safely and thus avoiding collateral damage in scenarios such as high-visibility events."
The success of COTS drones in battle highlights a significant possible physical challenge for which U.S. military and homeland security officials should plan now. Those plans should include one of the most precise ways to take out rogue drones, namely cyber radio frequency (RF) takeover technology. That technology just got a little better.
Compact EnforceAir devices differ from previous technology that has typically relied on jamming. Soldiers are now able to take down hostile targets with anti-drone technology that fits in a backpack. The stealth system identifies a protected airspace then neutralises the threat by assuming control of the hostile drone and landing it safely in a predefined zone.
Airport Counter-UAS: Cyber Detection and Take-Over Mitigation as an Essential Enabler to Business Continuity
Philip Butterworth-Hayes, Editor of Unmanned Airspace, and renowned Consultant on Air Traffic Management and Civil and Military Aviation issues, explores the escalating threat posed by rogue drones at airports and the critical need for robust Counter-UAS for safety, security, and business continuity as well as strategies for airports to adopt to stay ahead of the drone threat and maintain business continuity.
EnforceAir2 Deployment Bundles Designed to overcome deployment challenges of varied missions, use cases and environments, EnforceAir2 high-performance, cyber bundles with seamless operational flexibility empower tactical teams with the ability to swiftly adapt to changing operational situations and maximize their effectiveness in the field. The EnforceAir2 bundle includes tactical, vehicular, backpack, and pole mount deployment kits, all utilizing the same core SDR element. With seamless, swift and efficient conversion between deployments, the EnforceAir2 bundle unleashes full operational flexibility, keeping your team prepared for any counter-drone mission.
Themis grew up in Canada, Greece and the US, and speaks fluent English, French and Greek. With more than 30 years of industry experience, he worked as a manager in several key fields, including hardware, field engineering and R&D, at Nortel Networks, Apple (where he had the opportunity to work directly with Steve Jobs – “one of my career highs!”), Symantec, Volkswagen, and more.
Themis joined D-Fend after being attracted not only to the company’s cutting-edge technology and solutions, but also by the people he had the opportunity to meet.
“EnforceAir is a remarkable solution. But just as exceptional – my colleagues at the company! After meeting and talking to several members of the leadership team, it became clear that the people are what makes this company great. Super smart, kind, polite, fun, and most importantly, they accepted me as one of them immediately. All that showed me that we have a great product and great fun people to work with, whom I can learn a lot from.”
As a Senior Manager, Themis’ key role is to ensure customers have an impressive experience as they see the product in action. He leads a team of highly skilled System Engineers, helping them establish pre-sales engineering best practices and solutions around the Enforce Air product, and showcasing to potential customers the benefits and ease of use of EnforceAir.
“Demonstrating our solution to customers and highlighting how the system makes a difference are what I enjoy the most, in addition to ‘out-of-the-box thinking!’ I expect to grow with the company, as it expands and drives the product even further. I look forward to expanding our team and increasing customer mindshare for EnforceAir, while having a positive impact on safety, protection, and continuity for customers.”
Themis holds an Engineering Technology degree, from College D’Informatique de Canada and McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. He loves Formula One, and used to race as an amateur, with a strong passion for cars. Themis enjoys traveling and spending time with his family, and has recently become a grandfather.
Upcoming: EnforceAir2 Next-Gen High-Performance Cyber C-UAS System: Features and Functions
Join Yaniv Benbenisti, D-Fend Solutions’ President and Chief Product Officer, for an exciting webinar where we dive deep into the advanced features and benefits of the new version of EnforceAir. Designed to support tactical and on-the-move counter-drone operations, EnforceAir2 offers seamless operational flexibility to benefit your organization. November 28, at 10:00 am EDT
In this podcast, Dawn Zoldi and Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions’ Vice President for Strategy and Government Affairs, discussed drone incidents, recent legislative proposals for counter-drone regulations and laws, and the need for counter-drone detection and mitigation solutions at airports.
On Demand: Next-Generation C-UAS Approaches - A Policymaker’s Perspective
Lincoln Bloomfield Jr., former State Department Special Envoy and Former Assistant Secretary of State for Political Military Affairs, shared his invaluable expertise on the pressing issue of countering emerging drone threats within sensitive urban and critical infrastructure environments, both in military and homeland security environments.
