Liberty Defense wins TSA option for HD-AIT upgrades

Executive Summary

• Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. received a contract modification from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) exercising an option for the completion of HD-AIT design improvements.
• The contract covers the completion of third-party certification testing for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and safety compliance, as well as documentation support for the HD-AIT upgrade kit.
• This funding enables Liberty to pursue necessary certifications for future field deployment of its wideband upgrade kit, which enhances threat detection resolution and supports machine learning algorithms.

Key Details

• Contract Action: TSA exercised an option under a previously awarded contract for Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd.
• Scope of Work:
  • Completion of HD-AIT (High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology) design improvements.
  • Completion of third-party certification testing for FCC and safety compliance.
  • Preparation of documentation to support the HD-AIT upgrade kit.
• Technology Specifications:
  • The HD-AIT platform utilizes a wider frequency bandwidth compared to legacy systems.
  • Enhances resolution and signal detail.
  • Supports third-party development of machine learning automated threat recognition (ATR) algorithms.
  • Aims to achieve improved threat detection with a lower false alarm rate.
  • Delivered upgrade kit is designed to enhance existing AIT units using Open Architecture, allowing third-party hardware and software components.
• Timeline Context: Liberty delivered a fully functional upgrade kit to the Transportation Safety Lab in August 2025, marking the start of the testing process.
• Strategic Impact: The additional funding allows Liberty to pursue certifications required for future field deployment of the technology.

Notable Quotes

• "As previously announced, Liberty delivered a fully functional upgrade kit to the transportation security lab in August, 2025, marking the start of the testing process. This additional funding enables us to pursue the necessary certifications for future field deployment. We're encouraged by TSA's continued support of this program, which is aimed at advancing the next generation of passenger screening and enhancing the overall travel experience." — Bill Frain, Chief Executive Officer