Palm Springs International Airport Deploys Liberty's HEXWAVE to meet new TSA employee screening requirements and make air travel safer
WILMINGTON, Mass., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. ("Liberty" or the "Company") (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, today announced the launch of its next-generation HEXWAVE system at the Palm Spring International Airport (PSP) to screen aviation workers for metallic and non-metallic threats. This technology satisfies a new TSA mandate on airport employee screening. PSP and Liberty Defense are raising the bar for aviation security as this new requirement comes closer to becoming mandatory for approximately 175 U.S. airports.
The TSA mandate (TSA-NA-32-02), introduced in 2023 and set to be fully enforced by April 2026, requires U.S. airports to implement employee screening procedures capable of detecting explosive threats for employees accessing secure areas. PSP selected Liberty's HEXWAVE system in January 2025 as the airport continues to lead the industry in meeting this important federal security directive. HEXWAVE is deployed with the help of Veterans High Risk Security Solutions, a California Certified small business that is Veteran owned and operated.
"Launching at Palm Springs International Airport is a significant milestone for Liberty as demand grows for proactive, AI-driven security screening solutions," said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense. "This partnership highlights the critical importance of advanced threat detection in today's evolving security landscape. By deploying HEXWAVE, PSP will more than satisfy the TSA's mandate and set a new standard for how airports protect employees with minimal disruption to operations and employees' work routines."
HEXWAVE, made in the USA, uses proprietary AI and 3D-radar imaging to detect concealed metallic and non-metallic threats, including liquid, powder, and plastic explosives, 3D-printed "ghost guns," and other non-traditional weapons that conventional metal detectors often miss. The system delivers fast, contactless, high-throughput screening through a walkthrough portal – no stopping for individuals being screened -- minimizing disruption while maximizing security. To protect privacy, HEXWAVE does not save images and security personnel see only a generic silhouette with possible threat areas identified.
"Airports are on the front lines of US national security and the safety of our people in a constantly evolving security environment where insider risks are among the most challenging threats," said Bryan Cunningham, President of Liberty Defense, global security expert, and former White House lawyer and CIA Officer. "With HEXWAVE, PSP adds a cutting-edge layer of protection to safeguard both employees and travelers. This isn't just about a mandate, it's about setting a new benchmark for employee and passenger security, employee convenience, and operational effectiveness. Whomever the bad actors and whatever the attack vectors, HEXWAVE, with our constantly updated AI analytics, is the last line of defense against today's threats and is 'future proofed' against current and emerging security risks of all kinds."
For PSP, the decision to move early on the TSA requirements reflects the airport's broader commitment to innovation and safety.
"Palm Springs Airport prides itself on being on the leading-edge for security and technology and is excited to be going live with HEXWAVE's advanced screening technology," said Harry Barrett, Executive Director at Palm Springs International Airport. "This partnership allows us to lead by example, both meeting the new TSA mandate and significantly enhancing the safety and security of our team and the traveling public."
Liberty Defense continues to work with airports, stadiums, government facilities, religious, educational, and other public gathering spaces and critical infrastructure sites across North America and abroad to modernize screening processes and address rapidly evolving security threats.
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On Behalf of Liberty Defense
Bill Frain
CEO & Director
About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A) provides multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high-volume foot traffic areas and locations requiring enhanced security such as airports, stadiums, schools and more. Liberty's HEXWAVE product, for which the company has secured an exclusive license from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), as well as a technology transfer agreement for patents related to active 3D radar imaging technology, provides discrete, modular and scalable protection to provide layered, stand-off detection capability of metallic and non-metallic weapons. Liberty has also recently licensed the millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) body scanner and shoe scanner technologies as part of its technology portfolio. Liberty is committed to protecting communities and preserving peace of mind through superior security detection solutions. Learn more: LibertyDefense.com
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