On June 1, 2026, Motorola Solutions announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire D-Fend Solutions (D-Fend), an industry leader in counter-drone technology, for a purchase price of $1.5 billion. Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati advised Centerview Partners LLC, the financial advisor to Motorola Solutions, on the transaction.
D-Fend’s field proven technology is trusted by government, public safety, and enterprise organizations, with thousands of deployments across more than 30 countries, with annual revenue growth of over 50 percent over the last three years and expected full year 2026 revenues of $185 million. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.
The Wilson Sonsini team that advised Centerview Partners on the transaction includes Doug Schnell, Rich Mullen, Nikkisha Smith Howard, and Hayden Smith.
For more information, please see Motorola Solutions’ news release.