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 Ordersâall in our June newsletter.
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 ďŹourishing and secure drone-powered society by safely defending against rogue drone threats.
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Hear how small commercial and DIY drones made from commercially available parts are reshaping airspace security â and what security agencies can do to respond.
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.
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.
Defense One saw D-Fend Solutionsâ RF-based cyber takeover solutionâwhich can be mounted on a tactical tripod, vehicle, or backpackâin action. It allows operators to track and detect nearby drones, labelling them as âsuspectâ or âfriendly.â The software solution also allows users to designate a digital safe zone during a takeover.
The US Army has recently conducted field tests of D-Fend Solutionsâ EnforceAir2 C-UAS system in various mobile setups, including backpack, vehicle-mounted, and stand-alone deployments. These trials took place during Exercise âCombined Resolve 25-02â and as part of broader transformation initiatives. EnforceAir2âs intuitive design allows for rapid setup and operator training, further demonstrating its adaptability for real-world security scenarios.
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, âThe threat is real, and the need for action is immediate.â
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.
President Trumpâs recent executive orders aim to accelerate U.S. drone integration and enhance security.
D-Fend Solutionsâ CEO and Chairman Zohar Halachmi commented: âD-Fend Solutions commends President Trumpâs 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.â
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.
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 Solutionsâ EnforceAir, and was covered extensively on public military social media and websites.
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As drones reshape modern warfare, the U.S. Armyâs 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 flexibilityâsupported 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
Operation Spider's Web Examined: Practical Lessons for Security Leaders
Join D-Fend's drone threat and technology expert Yaniv Benbenisti to unpack Ukraineâs Operation Spiderâs Web â 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 â and what security agencies can do to respond.
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.
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.
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.
Live from SOF Week: Dawn Zoldi speaks with Brett Feddersen and Troy Kearse about the rising priority of C-UAS tech, EnforceAir2âs advanced RF cyber takeover capabilities, and growing SOF demand for non-kinetic drone mitigation.
Guy Grosfeld is a System Engineer at D-Fend Solutions and previously led the companyâs 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.
âThereâs a need for responsible drone usage and effective counter-drone solutions to mitigate these risks,â said Guy. âIâm 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.â
product capability spotlight
Drone Pilot Location
Detecting a drone is only the first step. EnforceAir goes furtherâidentifying the pilotâs 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 operatorâs 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 mitigationâempowering real-time operational decisions and follow-up actions that address the operator behind the incident.
