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Production / Operations

Liberty Defense Holdings has U.S. airport add Hexwave

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Executive Summary

  • Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. has secured a new contract to deploy its Hexwave screening technology at a major U.S. airport located in one of the nation's busiest air travel regions.
  • The deployment involves installing multiple Hexwave systems at aviation worker screening locations to provide contactless, walkthrough screening for employees.
  • The airport serves over 30 million passengers annually and is undertaking security upgrades to modernize operations and meet evolving screening requirements.

Key Details

  • Contract Scope: Deployment of multiple Hexwave systems at aviation worker screening locations within a major U.S. airport.
  • Target Facility Metrics: The airport supports over 30 million passengers per year and has a large aviation workforce.
  • Technology Specifications: Hexwave utilizes millimetre-wave sensing, three-dimensional imaging, and artificial intelligence to identify metallic and non-metallic threats, including emerging and improvised weapon types.
  • Operational Benefits: The system is designed for continuous operation in high-throughput environments, offering contactless screening that minimizes friction for employees without requiring physical searches or divestiture.
  • Strategic Context: The award reflects growing interest among large airport operators in next-generation solutions for high-volume environments and supports Liberty Defense's expanding aviation presence.

Notable Quotes

  • "This award highlights the increasing focus among major airports on modern, intelligence-driven screening solutions," said Bill Frain, chief executive officer of Liberty Defense. "Hexwave was designed for exactly these types of high-volume environments and this deployment strengthens our position as airports continue to upgrade security infrastructure across the U.S."
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