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Motorola Takeover Twist: D-Fend Adds A New Layer To Public Safety!

Motorola Solutions has moved deeper into the fast-expanding counter-drone market after agreeing to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, adding a specialist whose systems have already been deployed across more than 30 countries. The transaction follows a strong start to 2026 for Motorola, with Q1 revenue rising 7%, Software and Services revenue increasing 18%, record Q1 orders up 38%, and ending backlog reaching $15.7 billion. Management also raised full-year revenue and EPS guidance, helped by momentum across public safety, video, Command Center, and Mission Critical Networks. D-Fend is expected to generate $185 million of revenue this year after growing annual revenue by more than 50% over the past three years. Its technology detects, controls, and removes unauthorized drones without disrupting approved drone activity, giving Motorola another security layer as regulators expand drone-mitigation authority for trained public safety agencies.