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Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. develops multi-technology security screening systems for concealed weapons and threat detection in high-volume venues. Its updates focus on commercialization of HEXWAVE, an AI-assisted walkthrough screening system for which Liberty holds an exclusive MIT license and a technology transfer agreement for active 3D radar imaging patents, along with HD-AIT body scanner and shoe scanner technologies.
Recurring news includes airport and institutional deployments, customer contracts, aviation-security strategy, board and leadership appointments, and capital-market actions. The company completed a U.S. initial public offering and Nasdaq listing under DETX while continuing its TSX Venture Exchange listing under SCAN.
Liberty Defense (Nasdaq: DETX) appointed Will Hamilton to its Board of Directors on April 29, 2026. Hamilton brings more than 20 years in equity research and portfolio management, currently serving as Partner and Portfolio Manager at Kestrel Merchant Partners and holding a CFA charter. The appointment highlights the company s emphasis on public-markets expertise as it pursues growth in AI-based threat-detection technology.
Liberty Defense (NASDAQ:DETX) closed its U.S. initial public offering on April 24, 2026, issuing 3,673,638 common shares at $4.50 per share and pre-funded warrants for 770,807 shares at $4.4999 each. Gross proceeds were approximately $20 million before underwriting discounts and offering expenses.
The company granted underwriters a 30-day option for up to 666,666 additional shares for over-allotments. Common shares began trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market on April 22, 2026 under DETX, ceased OTCQB trading, and remain listed on the TSX Venture Exchange.
Liberty Defense (DETX) priced a U.S. initial public offering of 3,673,638 common shares at $4.50 and pre-funded warrants for 770,807 shares at $4.4999, raising gross proceeds of approximately $20 million. The shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on April 22, 2026 and closing is expected April 23, 2026, subject to customary conditions and TSXV approval. The company granted underwriters a 30-day option for 666,666 additional shares. CEO William Frain intends to buy 5,555 shares for about $25,000. A Form F-1 was declared effective March 31, 2026.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB:LDDFF) secured a sale to a renowned infectious disease laboratory for deployment of a HEXWAVE™ walkthrough screening system to screen employees and visitors, following a successful on-site trial.
HEXWAVE uses active millimeter-wave imaging and AI to detect metallic and non-metallic threats contactlessly and integrates with existing security systems. The company also received TSXV approval for its 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which caps issuable shares under equity plans at 10%.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) appointed Matt Johnson as Department of Homeland Security Relationship Manager to strengthen its aviation strategy and accelerate commercialization of next-generation screening solutions across airports and high-throughput venues. Mr. Johnson has 20+ years of aviation security experience including senior roles at TSA and Evolv Technology.
The company said his experience with risk-based aviation security initiatives and scaled deployments is expected to boost commercial execution, partnership development, and customer engagement as Liberty expands HEXWAVE and High-Definition Upgrade Kit deployments.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) filed a Form F-1 registration statement with the U.S. SEC for a proposed U.S. initial public offering of its common shares on February 6, 2026.
The company has applied to list on the Nasdaq Capital Market; share count and price range are not yet determined. The Benchmark Company is sole bookrunning manager. The offering is subject to SEC review, market conditions, and the registration becoming effective.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) won a contract to deploy multiple HEXWAVE™ screening systems at a major U.S. airport that serves over 30 million passengers a year. The systems will be installed at aviation worker screening locations to provide contactless, walkthrough detection using millimeter-wave sensing, 3D imaging and AI.
This deployment emphasizes growing airport interest in high-throughput, intelligence-driven screening technology and expands Liberty Defense's presence in U.S. aviation security infrastructure.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) announced it confidentially submitted a draft Form F-1 to the SEC on January 20, 2026 for a proposed U.S. initial public offering of common shares. The company said the offering aims to capitalize on commercial momentum and increase visibility by listing on a U.S. exchange. Number of shares and price range have not been determined. The offering remains subject to market conditions and SEC review. The release is issued under Rule 135 and does not constitute an offer to sell securities.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB: LDDFF) announced the Transportation Security Administration exercised an option under a prior contract to fund completion of design improvements and third‑party certification testing for the HD‑AIT wideband upgrade kit, including FCC and safety compliance documentation.
The upgrade kit increases frequency bandwidth versus legacy AIT systems, supports third‑party Machine Learning ATR development via an Open Architecture, and was previously delivered to the Transportation Security Lab in August 2025. The company said the funding aims to support certification work needed for potential future field deployment.
Liberty Defense (OTCQB:LDDFF) announced on Dec 8, 2025 that it has joined the NVIDIA Connect Program. Liberty said the partnership will give access to NVIDIA GPU hardware, AI frameworks, training, and co-development opportunities to accelerate its AI-powered threat detection technologies including HEXWAVE, HD-AIT and Open Architecture.
Liberty expects participation to support faster real-time AI processing, improved threat identification accuracy, expanded threat scope, and potential new platform capabilities for deployments in aviation, public venues, schools, and urban infrastructure.