D-Fend Solutions is a developer of RF-Cyber counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) technologies which safely and efficiently detect and neutralize drone threats.
In this exclusive Q&A, UST sat down with Jeffrey Starr, D-Fend Solutions’ CMO, to discuss the company’s EnforceAir PLUS system, exploring how its AI-driven, multilayered approach enhances drone detection, mitigation, and operational adaptability across complex environments.
How does EnforceAir PLUS integrate AI to enhance multi-layered counter-drone defense?
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EnforceAir PLUS leverages advanced AI through its SmartAir fusion engine, which synthesizes inputs from both RF-cyber and radar sensors to deliver a unified, comprehensive picture of airspace activity while continually utilizing operational data.
The AI-enhanced mitigation engine automatically suggests response actions for detected drones, reducing operator workload, minimizing false positives, and enabling rapid decision support to help defenders stay ahead of emerging threats.
Can you elaborate on the system’s scalability and adaptability for different complex operational environments?
EnforceAir PLUS is engineered for maximum flexibility, supporting rapid deployment in many scenarios, including dense urban landscapes, critical infrastructure sites, expansive military zones, and mobile tactical missions.
The system features a compact, modular design and remote multi-kit management via the Multi-Sensor Command & Control, making it easy to scale protection to cover large areas. Its seamless setup options also allow clients to adapt EnforceAir PLUS to evolving needs without disruption.
What are the key differences between EnforceAir PLUS and its predecessor, EnforceAir2?
EnforceAir PLUS builds on the robust capabilities of EnforceAir2. It introduces multilayer defense with radar detection, optional smart RF-effector jamming, and enhanced AI-driven fusion, all within a compact, integrated solution.
Operators benefit from out-of-the-box multilayer deployment, fast sensor calibration, intuitive UX updates, and a simplified upgrade path, which allows current users to add new layers of detection and mitigation.
How does EnforceAir PLUS contribute to the broader ecosystem of counter-drone solutions and its interoperability with other defense systems?
EnforceAir PLUS sets a new standard in counter-drone defense with its open architecture, enabling seamless and immediate integration with multiple detection and mitigation technologies while maintaining its cyber-driven core.
By unifying these critical technologies and automating data fusion, the system enhances situational awareness and ensures smooth interoperability across the defense ecosystem, turning fragmented responses into coordinated, escalated defense workflows.
What innovations in user experience set EnforceAir PLUS apart for operators and decision-makers?
EnforceAir PLUS elevates the operator experience with a unified, intuitive interface, that consolidates all sensor and effector inputs and outputs, including RF-cyber, radar, and jamming, into a single, clear display.
The calibration and mitigation options empower users to act decisively even in a range of scenarios, reducing response time and removing complexity. This design ensures frontline teams and decision-makers benefit from greater situational awareness and operational capability, setting a new industry standard for ease of use and effectiveness.
How does D-Fend Solutions ensure future readiness with EnforceAir PLUS for evolving drone threats?
D-Fend Solutions invests continuously in research, innovation, and software upgrades, ensuring EnforceAir PLUS remains at the forefront of C-UAS defense. The platform and software allow for integration of new methods and support for overcoming new threats, helping safeguard against emerging drones and changing threat landscapes.
Customers find assurance in D-Fend Solutions’ commitment to proactive technological evolution, providing them with the tools they need, both now and in the future, to protect the skies with more certainty and agility.
Thank you for your time. It has been a pleasure speaking with D-Fend Solutions, and we look forward to seeing how EnforceAir PLUS continues to advance and shape C-UAS capabilities across the unmanned systems sector.
