Leading RF Cyber C-UAS provider focusing on military,
homeland security, law enforcement, and airport sectors with
strategic hires to grow market presence
RA'ANANA, Israel and MCLEAN,
Va., June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Fend
Solutions, the leader in radio frequency (RF), cyber-based,
non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, today
announced the expansion of its U.S. team. In response to the rapid
growth in demand for the organization's solutions, these additions
to the company will support the continued advancement of its U.S.
presence and operations from its Mclean, Virginia office.
The company has appointed Gordon
Kesting as Vice President, U.S. Sales and Business
Development, and Glenn McArthur as
Business Development Manager. With their expertise and experience,
D-Fend Solutions is poised to continue developing and leading in
multiple C-UAS market sectors through its U.S. operations, sales,
partnerships, and implementations.
"Gordon and Glenn have tremendous and highly relevant experience
and industry presence, and we're fortunate to have them as part of
the D-Fend Solutions team," said Zohar Halachmi, Chairman & CEO
of D-Fend Solutions.
"The extensive leadership and proven on-the-ground experience of
our new hires will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand
our presence in the U.S. market and focus on providing our partners
with the most trustworthy technology for their counter-drone
challenges," said Danny Rajan, U.S.
General Manager, D-Fend Solutions.
Gordon Kesting joins the team as
Vice President, U.S. Sales and Business Development, and he is
responsible for the region's sales, capture management, customer
engagement, and business development. Kesting has previously held
positions at leading defense companies including prime contractors
and mid-tier firms such as Hughes Aircraft Company/Raytheon,
Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, and DRS Technologies. In his most
recent role at Elbit Systems of America, Gordon led the company's
growth into the homeland security and international foreign
military markets.
Glenn McArthur joins the team as
Business Development Manager, responsible for driving business
growth and strategic partnerships in homeland security and other
public safety sectors. Prior to joining D-Fend Solutions, Glenn had
an extensive career with the U.S. Border Patrol, spanning
twenty-five years. During this time, McArthur held multiple
leadership positions, most recently focused on C-UAS intelligence
and operations within the agency.
About D-Fend Solutions
D-Fend Solutions is the leading counter-drone, cyber-takeover
technology provider, enabling full control, safety, and continuity
during rogue drone incidents across complex and sensitive
environments, to overcome both current and emerging drone threats.
With hundreds of deployments worldwide, EnforceAir, the company's
flagship offering, focuses on the most dangerous drone threats in
military, public safety, airport, prison, major event, and critical
infrastructure environments. D-Fend Solutions' technology has been
chosen as best-in-class and is in deployment at top-tier U.S.
government agencies – including with U.S. military, federal law
enforcement and homeland security – as well as major international
airports globally. EnforceAir autonomously executes RF,
cyber-takeovers of rogue drones for a safe landing and outcome,
ensuring the smooth flow of communications, commerce,
transportation and everyday life.
Media Contact
Paul Bilardo
PR@D-FendSolutions.com
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