Nadav Arie
Israeli cyber-security researcher who served six years in Unit 8200 and worked at Kayhut before becoming vice-president of technology at the counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions
| Nadav Arie
| |
|---|---|
| Image |  Arie, from the D-Fend Solutions website |
| Nationality | Israeli |
| Occupation | Cyber-security researcher; company executive |
| Known for | Vice-president of technology at D-Fend Solutions |
| Education | Open University of Israel (BSc, computer science) |
Nadav Arie is an Israeli cyber-security researcher who is vice-president of technology at the counter-drone company D-Fend Solutions.[1] According to the company, "During his six years in the Israel Defense Force’s 8200 intelligence unit, Nadav managed multiple R&D projects and oversaw numerous professional teams" (Unit 8200; Israel Defense Forces).[1]
Military service and career
D-Fend's leadership page describes Arie as "a cyber security research and development expert" who before joining the company "acted as a consultant for major cyber security companies and as a Senior Security Researcher and Team Leader at Kayhut" (Kayhut). It says that he "holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the Open University and graduated at the age of 19".[1]
D-Fend's EnforceAir system takes control of drones by radio and lands them.[1] Motorola Solutions completed its purchase of the company for $1.5 billion in August 2026.[2]
See also
- D-Fend Solutions
- Unit 8200
- Cyber and tech firms founded by ex Unit 8200 or occupation forces veterans
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 D-Fend Solutions, D-Fend Solutions' Leadership D-Fend Solutions, accessed 10 November 2026.
- ↑ Motorola Solutions, Motorola Solutions Completes Acquisition of D-Fend Solutions Motorola Solutions, 20 August 2026, accessed 10 November 2026.