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Liberty Defense (DETX) president departs as company affirms strategy

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Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. reported a leadership change, stating that Bryan Cunningham, President, left the company effective July 22, 2026 to return to his privacy and advocacy work. CEO Bill Frain thanked Cunningham for his contributions and wished him success in future endeavors.

The company does not plan to immediately fill the President position. Management emphasizes that Liberty Defense remains focused on its strategic priorities in AI-based concealed weapons detection and believes it is well-positioned, with a talented leadership team and a clear strategic direction in the security and detection market.

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  • President departure: Bryan Cunningham left his role as President effective July 22, 2026, and the company does not plan to immediately fill the position, creating a potential gap in senior leadership.
Effective date of leadership change July 22, 2026 Date Bryan Cunningham left his role as President
Announcement date August 4, 2026 Date Liberty Defense announced the leadership change
Commission File Number 001-43241 SEC file number for Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd.
foreign private issuer regulatory
"Form 6-K REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16"
A foreign private issuer is a company organized outside the United States that meets tests showing it is primarily foreign-controlled and therefore qualifies for a different set of U.S. reporting rules. For investors, that means the company files less frequent or differently formatted disclosures with U.S. regulators and may follow home-country accounting and governance practices, so buying its stock is like dining at a well-reviewed restaurant that follows its home kitchen’s rules instead of the local menu — you get access but should check what standards apply.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
technology transfer agreement technical
"as well as a technology transfer agreement for patents related to active 3D"
High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT) technical
"licensed the millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology (HD-AIT)"
millimeter wave-based technical
"has also recently licensed the millimeter wave-based, High-Definition Advanced"

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FAQ

What leadership change did Liberty Defense (DETX) announce?
Liberty Defense announced that President Bryan Cunningham left the company effective July 22, 2026 to return to his privacy and advocacy work. CEO Bill Frain publicly thanked him for his contributions and wished him success in future endeavors.

Will Liberty Defense (DETX) immediately replace its President role?
Liberty Defense stated it does not plan to immediately fill the President position following Bryan Cunningham’s departure. The company’s leadership team will continue executing strategic priorities and overseeing operations without appointing a new President at this time.

How did Liberty Defense (DETX) characterize its position after the leadership change?
Liberty Defense said it is well-positioned for the future, citing a talented leadership team, clear strategic direction, and confidence in continuing momentum in the security and detection market, despite the decision not to immediately replace the President.

What business does Liberty Defense (DETX) operate in?
Liberty Defense provides multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high-volume areas such as airports, stadiums, and schools. Its portfolio includes the HEXWAVE system and millimeter wave-based High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology body and shoe scanners.

On which exchanges are Liberty Defense (DETX) shares listed?
Liberty Defense is listed on NASDAQ under symbol DETX and on the TSX Venture Exchange under symbol SCAN. The company describes itself as a leading technology provider of AI-based next-generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats.

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 6-K

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of: August, 2026

 

Commission File Number: 001-43241

 

Liberty Defense Holdings, Ltd.

 

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

187 Ballardvale Street, Suite 110, Wilmington, Massachusetts 01887

 

(Address of principal executive office)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F x  Form 40-F ¨

 

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit    Description
99.1   Press Release of Liberty Defense Holdings, Ltd. dated August 4, 2026

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: August 4, 2026

 

  LIBERTY DEFENSE HOLDINGS, LTD.
     
  By: /s/ William Frain
  Name: William Frain
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Liberty Defense Announces Leadership Change

 

Wilmington, MA, USA – August 4, 2026 - Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DETX; TSXV: SCAN), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, today announced that Bryan Cunningham, President, left the Company to return to his privacy and advocacy work, effective July 22, 2026.

 

"We appreciate Bryan's contributions to the organization during his tenure and thank him for his service," said Bill Frain, Liberty's CEO. "We wish him continued success in his future endeavors."

 

The Company does not plan to immediately fill the President position. The leadership team remains focused on executing the Company's strategic priorities and continuing to provide exceptional service to its customers, partners, and employees.

 

"Liberty is well-positioned for the future," continued Frain. "We have a talented leadership team, a clear strategic direction, and confidence in our ability to continue building on our momentum in the security and detection market. We remain committed to delivering value to our customers, supporting our employees, and advancing our long-term business objectives."

 

About Liberty Defense

 

Liberty Defense (NASDAQ: DETX; TSXV: SCAN) 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.

 

For updates and news, please visit the Company website to subscribe to email alerts or follow Liberty Defense on social channels.

 

For further information about Liberty Defense, please contact:

 

Jay Adelaar

Senior Vice President of Capital Markets, Liberty Defense

604-809-2500

jay@libertydefense.com

 

For sales information, please contact:

 

Ian McNaughton

Senior Director Business Development, Liberty Defense

613-292-3669

imcnaughton@libertydefense.com

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

When used in this press release, the words “estimate”, “project”, “belief”, “anticipate”, “intend”, “expect”, “plan”, “predict”, “may” or “should” and the negative of these words or such variations thereon or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements and information. Although Liberty believes, in light of the experience of its officers and directors, current conditions and expected future developments and other factors that have been considered appropriate, that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and information in this press release are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on them because Liberty can give no assurance that such statements will prove to be correct. Such statements and information reflect the current view of Liberty.

 

By their nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or other future events, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause Liberty’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by forward-looking statements and information, including those appearing in Liberty’s public filings. Such factors include, among others: currency fluctuations; limited business history of Liberty; disruptions or changes in the credit or security markets; results of operation activities and development of projects; project cost overruns or unanticipated costs and expenses; general development, market and industry conditions; and other factors described in Liberty’s public filings. Liberty undertakes no obligation to comment on analyses, expectations or statements made by third parties in respect of its securities or its financial or operating results (as applicable).

 

Liberty cautions that the foregoing list of material factors is not exhaustive. When relying on Liberty’s forward-looking statements and information to make decisions, investors and others should carefully consider the foregoing factors and other uncertainties and potential events. Liberty has assumed that the material factors referred to in the previous paragraph will not cause such forward-looking statements and information to differ materially from actual results or events. However, the list of these factors is not exhaustive and is subject to change and there can be no assurance that such assumptions will reflect the actual outcome of such items or factors. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents the expectations of Liberty as of the date of this press release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Liberty does not undertake to update this information at any particular time except as required in accordance with applicable laws.

 

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release.

 

Liberty Defense | 187 Ballardvale Street, Suite 110, Wilmington, MA 01887, USA

 

 

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