D-Fend Solutions bolsters US team with defense, homeland security veterans

RA'ANANA, Israel, and MCLEAN, Va.—D-Fend Solutions, a provider of radio frequency (RF), cyber-based, non-kinetic, non-jamming, counter-drone takeover technology, has announced the expansion of its U.S. team.

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.

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, Va., office, the company noted.

"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," added Danny Rajan, U.S. general manager, D-Fend Solutions.

Kesting is responsible for the region’s sales, capture management, customer engagement, and business development. He 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, Kesting led the company's growth into the homeland security and international foreign military markets.

McArthur is responsible for driving business growth and strategic partnerships in homeland security and other public safety sectors. Prior to joining D-Fend Solutions, he had an extensive career with the U.S. Border Patrol, spanning 25 years. During this time, McArthur held multiple leadership positions, most recently focused on C-UAS intelligence and operations within the agency.

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