With a $1.5 billion contract for the D-Fend, Motorola Solutions concentrates on unapproved drones

As governments and vital infrastructure operators around the world rush to protect themselves against the growing threat of rogue drones. Motorola Solutions announced on Monday that it would purchase Israeli firm D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion.

The company’s stock increased by almost 2%.

The necessity for systems that can intercept drones without interfering with communications or causing damage has recently been highlighted by attacks on critical infrastructure. Including data centers in the U.S.-Israeli confrontation with Iran and airport closures around Europe.

Drone takeover technologies like D-Fend now have a new market thanks to the Safer Skies Act. A U.S. law passed last year that permits certified state and local law enforcement officials to actively hijack and safely land unlawful drones.

EnforceAir, the company’s flagship product, is used to safeguard military zones, airports, and vital infrastructure in more than 30 nations, including NATO allies. The U.S. Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland Security also use its technologies.

The arrangement expands on Motorola Solutions’ $4.4 billion partnership with Silvus last year. Which gives it both drone and anti-drone capabilities by offering secure networks and communications for drones.EnforceAir, the company’s flagship product, is used to safeguard military zones, airports, and vital infrastructure in more than 30 nations, including NATO allies. The U.S. Departments of Justice, Defense, and Homeland Security also use its technologies.

The arrangement expands on Motorola Solutions’ $4.4 billion partnership with Silvus last year, which gives it both drone and anti-drone capabilities by offering secure networks and communications for drones.