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.
In the face of escalating threats posed by unauthorized drones, airports require sophisticated defense mechanisms that are effective, safe, non-disruptive and conform with evolving and varying global requirements.
"D-Fend Solutions has risen to the challenge" with its EnforceAir2 system, earning recognition in the 2024 GlobalData Plc Airport Technology Excellence Awards with the Innovation award for Detection Systems.
"D-Fend Solutions earned the award for EnforceAir2's safe, flexible, non-disruptive technology"
EnforceAir System Set for Extensive Evaluation in Airport Environments under Cooperative Research Program
The testing program aims to evaluate EnforceAir’s effectiveness in detecting, tracking, and identifying drones in real-time when airspace regulations are violated.
The collaboration will focus on rigorous testing of D-Fend’s C-UAS technology across Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security test sites.
EnforceAir will be deployed to gather continuous data on drones that breach airspace regulations, aiming to enhance drone mitigation and airport security capabilities.
Martin Broomhead, D-Fend Solutions’ UK Managing Director, gives his expert opinion on AI-powered drone capabilities and their C-UAS implications, limitations of traditional countermeasures, cyber mitigation for AI-enable drones, and the future of AI-enhanced drone cybersecurity.
Article covers the constantly evolving nature of the UAS threat and the need for C-UAS technology to keep pace, the importance of flexibility in deployments and configuration, advantages and disadvantages of traditional detection and mitigation technologies, the promise of new generation RF Cyber C-UAS, the emerging consensus around a multi-layered approach with multiple complementary technologies, and the urgent need for quick deployment.
In this interview, D-Fend Solutions CEO Zohar Halachmi shares details on company objectives, the approach to enhancement of mission safety, strategic advantages, integrations, the strategic role in future defense against unmanned threats, and more.
Aerospace & Defense Technology Tech Briefs Webinar: Countering the Evolving Challenge of Integrating UAS Into Civilian Airspace
Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 12:00 pm EST
The FAA estimates the UAS fleet will exceed two million in 2024, raising safety and security concerns for critical infrastructure and public spaces. This upcoming webinar will feature presentations from developers providing technologies that can be deployed in civilian airspace to counter UAS risks.
Topics include:
Traditional Legacy C-UAV technology challenges and Next Generation C-UAS Approaches and Capabilities for the Most Challenging and Sensitive Environments
Counter-drone technology and its impact on C-UAS outcomes during each stage of the rogue drone incident lifecycle
Optimized operational deployments and configurations for varied use cases, scenarios, and sectors, including the need for extreme on the go mobility and flexibility
Brett Feddersen, Vice President, Strategy & Government Affairs
In his role with D-Fend Solutions, Brett is responsible for leading the company’s strategy, public policy, and government relations efforts and engagements with various government policymakers and decision-makers. He also plays a crucial role in identifying key legislative trends, managing corporate risks, building coalitions, and enhancing D-Fend Solutions’ influence and reach in counter-drone innovation.
Brett joined the team with extensive senior leadership experience in major governmental agencies, including the Federal Aviation Administration, the White House’s National Security Council, the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Intelligence Agency. Brett is also a U.S. Army combat veteran and a retired Pennsylvania State Trooper.
Back in September, the Security Industry Association, a leading trade association for global security solution providers, named Brett as the Chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group.
"Together with my security industry colleagues, we will advance the critical efforts of air domain awareness and safe drone threat mitigation and advocate for the broad acceptance of innovative counter-UAS technologies."
VIDEOS
Interviews from International Security Expo 2024
Philip Butterworth-Hayes of Unmanned Systems gave his point of view and insights on the key advantages of cyber-takeover C-UAS and the challenges of implementing counter-drone solutions in urban environments.
Mark Rutherford, Sales Director, D-Fend Solutions UK, showcases EnforceAir2 RF Cyber C-UAS system, explaining its seamless operational flexibility.
Meet a D-Fender - AUSA 2024
Brett Feddersen, VP Strategy & Government Affairs, USA, talks about his military background and how it informs his role at D-Fend, along with the hot topic at the exhibition – Counter-UAS.
Troy Kearse, Federal Sales Director, USA, talks about his military background, passion for protecting people and infrastructure, and his role combating drone threats with innovative C-UAS technology.
When it comes to counter-drone defense, integration with existing systems can be critical. EnforceAir’s API is periodically updated to ensure effective and holistic data sharing with connected, multi-layered C2 systems.
The latest version of EnfoceAir2 software features an upgraded API, which includes strengthened support for the exchange of information with external command and control (C2) systems in real time. Also, the upgraded API comes with additional feeds into the EnforceAir2 SDR to facilitate tagging of large numbers of authorized drones for the control of airspaces that may contain thousands of drones operating as a baseline.
