Motorola Solutions Expands Defense and Drone Security Capabilities with Silvus Growth
Motorola Solutions is positioning itself for growth in defense and drone security, driven by its recent acquisitions of Silvus Technologies and D-Fend Solutions. The company expects strong performance across key segments including mission-critical networks (10-11% growth), video security (~11%), and command-center software (~15%) in 2026. This expansion is supported by modernization efforts in public safety infrastructure, as well as increased demand for secure communications in contested environments and unmanned systems. Silvus Technologies alone could generate $850 million in sales at current capacity in 2026, with Motorola expanding production to meet rising defense needs. D-Fend Solutions is also playing a key role by offering counter-drone technology selected under a U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program worth up to $1.5 billion. Motorola’s strategy focuses on integrating voice, data, video, and command-center software into an ecosystem that supports public agencies and defense organizations. The company reported record second-quarter orders with double-digit growth in the first half of 2026.
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Topics: defense D-Fend Solutions drone security growth strategy Silvus Technologies