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title: "C-UAS News📢: C-UAS for SOF; Drone Frequency Changes; Papal Event Airspace Security"
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Read about D-Fend's upcoming webinar - Operation Spider's Web, see U.S. soldiers test RF-cyber C-UAS in real-world drills at Combined Resolve 25-02, and get expert insight on new U.S. drone security Executive Orders—all in our June newsletter.

| View in browser 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.   Join D-Fend's Webinar!   Hear how small commercial and DIY drones made from commercially available parts are reshaping airspace security – and what security agencies can do to respond.     CYBER C-UAS IN THE NEWS Scripps News gets inside look at growing effort to counter drone threats Scripps News May 28, 2025 Scripps News visited a counter-drone technology demonstration. These technologies are being used to protect high-value targets from drone threats. One company showcasing non-kinetic counter-drone technology is D-Fend Solutions. Their system can take control of a drone. Nets and high-tech hijackings: Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threats Associated Press May 27, 2025 Finding ways to counter drones safely. All the techniques have their strengths and weaknesses. D-Fend Solutions created a system that allows the operator take over its controls. In a demonstration of the technology, the system quickly hijacked a drone as it entered an area being monitored.   Covered by numerous AP affiliates: GazetteXtra, Ottumawa Courier, Beaumont Enterprise, kdhnews.com, Galveston County The Daily News, Independent, KIRO7, Plain Dealer, WLNS.com, Yahoo News, Military.com, Stamford Advocate, Houston Chronicle, ABC News, All Politics Now, The Star Killing drones softly – Why the military is looking beyond munitions to fight the drone threat. Defense One May 27, 2025 Defense One saw D-Fend Solutions’ RF-based cyber takeover solution—which can be mounted on a tactical tripod, vehicle, or backpack—in action. It allows operators to track and detect nearby drones, labelling them as “suspect” or “friendly.” The software solution also allows users to designate a digital safe zone during a takeover. US Army tests new C-UAS mobile configuration JANES June 5, 2025 The US Army has recently conducted field tests of D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 C-UAS system in various mobile setups, including backpack, vehicle-mounted, and stand-alone deployments. These trials took place during Exercise ‘Combined Resolve 25-02’ and as part of broader transformation initiatives. EnforceAir2’s intuitive design allows for rapid setup and operator training, further demonstrating its adaptability for real-world security scenarios. Trump’s “Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty” executive order is long overdue Unmanned Airspace June 19, 2025 New op-ed by D-Fend's Brett Feddersen offers a clear-eyed look at the urgent need for stronger protections over U.S. airspace. He highlights how the new Executive Order addresses gaps in drone security, empowers federal and local authorities, and creates a unified approach to safeguarding critical infrastructure. As Brett notes, “The threat is real, and the need for action is immediate.” Five Good Questions: D-Fend Solutions Inside Unmanned Systems May 28, 2025 Q&A about D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir2 Maritime system; investment funding round; collaborations and evaluations; RF-Cyber technology differentiation; and Remote ID. Regulation and Technology Changes Needed for Drone Detection, Mitigation in US Airspace Mobility Engineering June 4, 2025 Recent discussions at AUVSI Xponential and in the Senate highlight the urgent need for updated regulations and advanced technology to detect and mitigate rogue drones. D-Fend Solutions is actively contributing to FAA research and industry efforts, supporting the protection of critical infrastructure and shared airspace. On a Historic Day for Advanced Aviation, AUVSI Applauds Executive Orders Advancing U.S. Leadership in Drones AUVSI June 6, 2025 President Trump’s recent executive orders aim to accelerate U.S. drone integration and enhance security.   D-Fend Solutions’ CEO and Chairman Zohar Halachmi commented: “D-Fend Solutions commends President Trump’s dedicated efforts to proactively address the increasing threat of illicit drone activity in the United States. These executive orders are a crucial step in ensuring the protection of our national security, critical infrastructure, and the safety of the public.” How to prevent a Ukraine-style attack? These are the Air Force's anti-drone systems. Infodefensa June 3, 2025 In recent years, the Air Force has acquired systems to protect its facilities, specifically EnforceAir2 by D-Fend Solutions, capable of detecting hostile drones in all types of environments, facilitating pilot disengagement or landing without collateral damage, in active or passive mode. This technology can be carried in a backpack, making it possible to deploy in tactical operations.     MORE D-FEND NEWS COVERAGE     COMBINED RESOLVE 25-02 Combined Resolve 25-02 was a major U.S. Army-led multinational exercise conducted in Hohenfels, Germany, involving thousands of troops from NATO and partner nations. The exercise focused on advancing multi-domain combat readiness and rigorously testing new defense technologies in realistic field conditions, including D-Fend Solutions’ EnforceAir, and was covered extensively on public military social media and websites. Video Compilation of Military Social Media and Website Coverage Watch Now Transforming in Contact: Training on RF-Cyber Counter-UAS Technologies at Combined Resolve 25-02 Autonomy Global June 24, 2025 As drones reshape modern warfare, the U.S. Army’s Transforming in Contact initiative is accelerating the adoption of emerging C-UAS technologies like EnforceAir2. At Combined Resolve 25-02, EnforceAir2 was tested in real-world scenarios by multinational forces, with soldier feedback confirming its effectiveness and flexibility—supported by a bottom-up feedback loop that ensures rapid integration of battlefield-ready solutions.     ANNOUNCEMENTS D-Fend Solutions Appoints Two Key Executives to Support Accelerated Global Growth and Expansion for its Counter-Drone Business   Company hires Uri Nisani as Vice President, R&D and Pini Gvili as Vice President, Operations to scale product innovation and operational excellence amid surging global demand for its advanced C-UAS technology   Read more   Media coverage: Unmanned Airspace, Yahoo Finance, CityBiz, SecurityInfoWatch.com, Security Sales & Integration, Potomac TechWire, UASWeekly        WEBINARS & PODCASTS Upcoming Webinar:   Operation Spider's Web Examined: Practical Lessons for Security Leaders   Join D-Fend's drone threat and technology expert Yaniv Benbenisti to unpack Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web – a bold strike that bypassed traditional defenses and damaged key Russian assets. Examine how small commercial and DIY drones made from commercially available parts are reshaping the threat to airspace security – and what security agencies can do to respond.   Register now On-Demand Webinar:   Airspace Control with Surgical Precision: Real-World Cyber Takeover vs. Rogue Drone Threats   Join Unmanned Airspace Editor Philip Butterworth-Hayes for a live webinar exploring the results of a real-world demonstration of RF-cyber takeover counter-drone technology.   Watch now On-Demand Podcast:   Dawn of Autonomy   Dawn Zoldi interviews Gordon Kesting, Vice President, U.S. Sales & Business Development at D-Fend Solutions. Gordon shares insights on the concept of a resilient, cost-effective, multi-layered C-UAS defense through an RF-cyber-centric approach.   Watch now     VIDEOS Scripps News   Inside the Effort to Counter Aerial Threats   U.S. not ready for drone attacks? Drones are not just for recreation; some are concerned about the national security risk they pose. Scripps News takes you inside a cutting-edge counter-drone technology demo near Washington, D.C., where experts are racing to stay ahead of evolving threats.   Watch now The Associated Press   Anti-drone systems offer new ways to counter rising threats   Watch now Full Crew Interview from SOF Week    Live from SOF Week: Dawn Zoldi speaks with Brett Feddersen and Troy Kearse about the rising priority of C-UAS tech, EnforceAir2’s advanced RF cyber takeover capabilities, and growing SOF demand for non-kinetic drone mitigation.   Watch now     BLOGS Counter-Drone for Maritime: When Drones Cross the Line at Sea Udi Lowy June 12, 2025 Protecting Nature: Addressing the Drone Threat to Wildlife Guy Grosfeld May 25, 2025 MORE BLOGS     DRONE INCIDENTS USA: Drone grounded aerial firefighting efforts against wildfire in Merna, WY Russia: Major Ukrainian assault on Russian assets with commercial and DIY drones USA: Three arrested for drone contraband drops at Washington State Prison, GA ALL INCIDENTS ALL INCIDENTS Canada: Man charged after flying drone close to apartment windows in Toronto, ON USA: Drone smuggling bust at Evans Correctional Institution in Bennettsville, SC     MEET A D-FENDER Guy Grosfeld, System Engineer Guy Grosfeld is a System Engineer at D-Fend Solutions and previously led the company’s QA team.   In his free time, Guy volunteers with animal conservation organizations in Israel and South America, working with exotic animals such as monkeys and sea turtles, and supporting conservation research efforts. Recently, Guy authored a blog post addressing the drone threat to wildlife and natural habitats, highlighting incidents where drones have disturbed, endangered, and caused fatalities among birds, reindeer, bears, and other animals.   “There’s a need for responsible drone usage and effective counter-drone solutions to mitigate these risks,” said Guy. “I’m proud to be working for a company with non-kinetic, eco-friendly counter-drone technology that safely neutralizes rogue drones without causing harm to the environment.”       product capability spotlight Drone Pilot Location   Detecting a drone is only the first step. EnforceAir goes further—identifying the pilot’s remote controller with industry-leading accuracy, regardless of environmental challenges or line-of-sight limitations.   While most counter-drone solutions focus on tracking the drone itself, EnforceAir uniquely addresses the source of the threat by locating the operator’s controller. This capability is reliable even in complex, real-world conditions where traditional methods struggle.   With EnforceAir, you gain not just drone control, but true threat mitigation—empowering real-time operational decisions and follow-up actions that address the operator behind the incident.   EnforceAir: Delivering end-to-end capabilities across the entire rogue drone incident lifecycle     D-Fend Solutions, 8255 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA, 22102, U.S. For any questions, contact us. To unsubscribe, click here. |
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