Motorola Solutions Eyes Defense, Drone Security Growth as Silvus Scales

Motorola Solutions expects broad-based growth , projecting 2026 gains of 10%–11% in mission-critical networks, about 11% in video security and about 15% in command-center software, supported by modernization of public-safety and federal infrastructure. Silvus Technologies is becoming a major defense growth driver , with approximately $850 million in expected 2026 sales at current capacity. Motorola is expanding production, sales and R&D as demand grows for secure communications in contested environments and unmanned-systems operations. D-Fend Solutions expands Motorola’s counter-drone opportunity in public safety, airports, critical infrastructure and venues. The business was selected for a $1.5 billion U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant program and uses cyber-based technology to take control of and safely land threatening drones.

Motorola Solutions NYSE: MSI is focused on executing across its mission-critical networks, command center software and video security businesses while scaling its recently acquired Silvus Technologies and D-Fend Solutions operations, Chief Operating Officer Jack Molloy said at a Truist conference. Molloy described Motorola Solutions as a provider of public-safety, enterprise-security and defense-security solutions. The company’s strategy centers on an “ecosystem” that combines voice, data, video and command-center software to support incident response and security operations for public agencies, defense organizations and critical-infrastructure customers.

Molloy said the company has seen public-safety technology budgets grow faster than overall public-safety and state budgets. While some municipalities face fiscal pressure, he characterized Motorola Solutions’ offerings as necessary rather than discretionary, citing investments in next-generation 911 systems, network refreshes and public-safety communications devices.

He also pointed to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act as a multiyear tailwind for the company’s federal business, saying U.S. government agencies have older fleets of devices and infrastructure that need modernization. The COO said Motorola Solutions reported record second-quarter orders and double-digit order growth in the first half of the year. The company has guided for double-digit product growth in the second half.

Molloy cited the following growth expectations for 2026: Mission-critical networks growth of 10% to 11%. Video security growth of about 11%. Command center software growth of about 15%. Command center software growth includes roughly $100 million in APX NEXT applications expected by the end of fiscal 2026, according to Molloy. Those applications are designed to extend radio-network capabilities with functions including location information and programming that can reduce tasks previously requiring weeks to complete.

Molloy said Silvus, acquired in August 2025, is expected to generate about $850 million in 2026 sales based on current capacity. Motorola Solutions has added a production line in Culver City, California, and expects a Salt Lake City facility to begin contributing in the first quarter of 2027. He said the Salt Lake City operation is mo...