Liberty Defense Commends Department of Homeland Security’s TSA Modernization Initiative
Rhea-AI Summary
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) welcomed the Department of Homeland Security’s TSA modernization initiative announced Nov. 26, 2025, which entails an approximately $1 billion nationwide refresh of airport screening systems.
The company said the plan underscores demand for advanced, high‑throughput detection and highlighted its HD‑AIT upgrade kit and flagship HEXWAVE™ system as contactless solutions able to detect metallic and non‑metallic threats in real time. Liberty characterized the DHS investment as a market catalyst to accelerate adoption of modern screening across airports, transit hubs, government buildings, and other high‑traffic venues.
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- $1 billion DHS modernization plan announced Nov 26, 2025
- Company positions HEXWAVE™ for airport and transit screening deployments
- Contactless detection of metallic and non‑metallic threats in real time
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, LDDFF declined 3.75%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
Peers showed mixed moves, with ATWEC TECHS up 20% while DEFENSE TECH INTL fell 14.62% and SSC SEC SVCS slipped 1.64%, suggesting stock-specific rather than broad sector momentum for LDDFF.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | AI partnership | Positive | +3.1% | Joined NVIDIA Connect Program to enhance AI-powered threat detection platforms. |
| Nov 26 | Market positioning | Positive | -3.8% | Highlighted TSA’s ~$1B upgrade as catalyst and positioned HEXWAVE and HD-AIT. |
| Nov 24 | Service partnership | Positive | +7.2% | Partnered with Noble IQ for installation, training, and support of HEXWAVE. |
| Nov 19 | Airport deployment | Positive | -2.6% | Announced HEXWAVE installations for aviation worker screening at JFK’s New Terminal One. |
| Nov 17 | Contract award | Positive | +9.3% | Won competitive bid for multiple HEXWAVE systems at a U.S. state capitol complex. |
Recent Liberty Defense headlines have generally been positive, but price reactions have been mixed, with both gains and pullbacks following contract wins, partnerships, and technology updates.
Over the past month, Liberty Defense reported several developments, including a contract for multiple HEXWAVE systems to a U.S. state capitol complex on Nov 17, 2025, an award for HEXWAVE deployments at JFK’s New Terminal One on Nov 19, 2025, and a Noble IQ partnership on Nov 24, 2025 to support installations and service. The TSA modernization commentary on Nov 26, 2025 framed a roughly $1 billion federal upgrade as a market catalyst. On Dec 8, 2025, Liberty joined NVIDIA’s program to advance its AI-powered threat detection.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement ties Liberty Defense’s HD-AIT and HEXWAVE technologies to the TSA’s roughly $1 billion nationwide screening modernization initiative, framing federal upgrades as a catalyst for advanced threat detection. Recent history shows multiple HEXWAVE awards and partnerships across airports and government sites. Key factors to monitor include conversion of this policy backdrop into specific contracts, deployment timelines, and continued technology validation in high-traffic security environments.
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Modernization Plan Demonstrates the Growing Market Need for Advanced Screening Technologies Like Liberty Defense’s High-Definition Advance Imaging Technology (HDAIT) and HEXWAVE™ System
WILMINGTON, Mass., Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30), a leading technology provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, today announced its support and commendation of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recent initiative to modernize Transportation Security Administration (TSA) infrastructure nationwide. The approximately
The DHS plan outlines a nationwide refresh of aging screening systems, including new advanced imaging technology (AIT), upgraded X-ray equipment, and a comprehensive effort to bring U.S. aviation security technology in line with modern operational demands. The announcement emphasized the need to overhaul screening capabilities after years of deferred upgrades and highlighted the critical importance of advancing technology to strengthen national security and enhance passenger experience.
Liberty Defense believes this modernization initiative directly reflects the growing need for innovative, high-throughput threat-detection systems that can identify a wide range of concealed weapons and threats while improving efficiency at security checkpoints. The Company’s platform of technologies, including the HD-AIT upgrade kit and its flagship HEXWAVE™ system are designed to meet these evolving demands by providing a contactless screening solution capable of detecting both metallic and non-metallic threats in real time.
“Our team applauds the Department of Homeland Security for making this substantial commitment to the future of aviation security,” said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense. “The United States has reached a crucial moment where legacy screening systems simply cannot keep pace with today’s threat environment or the volume of domestic and international traveler traffic. DHS’s investment underscores the urgency of adopting next-generation technologies, and Liberty Defense stands ready to support this national effort with advanced solutions designed to strengthen security while improving the overall checkpoint experience.”
The Company views the DHS announcement as a major catalyst for the security technology market and an opportunity to accelerate the adoption of modern screening systems across airports, transit hubs, government buildings, and other high-traffic venues.
About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30) 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.
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