Liberty Defense has Appointed the Honorable James M. Byrne, Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs & Current Vice President, Ethics & Business Conduct, for the Lockheed Martin Corporation, to its Newly Formed Strategic Advisory Board
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB: LDDFF) has announced the appointment of James M. Byrne to its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board, which will comprise up to nine members. Byrne, currently Vice President of Ethics & Business Conduct at Lockheed Martin, previously served as Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
As a retired United States Marine Corps infantry officer and federal prosecutor, Byrne brings significant experience to Liberty Defense, a provider of AI-based security detection solutions for concealed weapons. The company's technology development is supported by notable institutions including MIT, Pacific Northwest National Labs, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
The Strategic Advisory Board's mission is to guide Liberty Defense in scaling its security detection technology both domestically and internationally. The company focuses on enhancing security measures at airports, governmental facilities, and public gatherings while maintaining convenience and quality of life.
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB: LDDFF) ha annunciato la nomina di James M. Byrne al suo neocostituito Consiglio Consultivo Strategico, che comprenderà fino a nove membri. Byrne, attualmente Vicepresidente per l'Etica e la Condotta Aziendale presso Lockheed Martin, è stato in precedenza Vice Segretario per gli Affari dei Veterani.
Come ufficiale in congedo del Corpo dei Marines degli Stati Uniti e procuratore federale, Byrne apporta una notevole esperienza a Liberty Defense, fornitore di soluzioni di rilevamento della sicurezza basate su intelligenza artificiale per armi nascoste. Lo sviluppo tecnologico dell'azienda è supportato da istituzioni di rilievo come il MIT, il Pacific Northwest National Labs e la Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
La missione del Consiglio Consultivo Strategico è guidare Liberty Defense nell'espansione della sua tecnologia di rilevamento della sicurezza sia a livello nazionale che internazionale. L'azienda si concentra sul miglioramento delle misure di sicurezza in aeroporti, strutture governative e raduni pubblici, mantenendo al contempo comodità e qualità della vita.
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB: LDDFF) ha anunciado el nombramiento de James M. Byrne en su recién formado Consejo Asesor Estratégico, que estará compuesto por hasta nueve miembros. Byrne, actualmente Vicepresidente de Ética y Conducta Empresarial en Lockheed Martin, anteriormente se desempeñó como Subsecretario de Asuntos de Veteranos.
Como oficial retirado del Cuerpo de Marines de Estados Unidos y fiscal federal, Byrne aporta una experiencia significativa a Liberty Defense, proveedor de soluciones de detección de seguridad basadas en inteligencia artificial para armas ocultas. El desarrollo tecnológico de la empresa cuenta con el apoyo de instituciones destacadas como el MIT, los Laboratorios Nacionales del Noroeste del Pacífico y la Administración de Seguridad en el Transporte (TSA).
La misión del Consejo Asesor Estratégico es guiar a Liberty Defense en la expansión de su tecnología de detección de seguridad tanto a nivel nacional como internacional. La compañía se enfoca en mejorar las medidas de seguridad en aeropuertos, instalaciones gubernamentales y eventos públicos, manteniendo al mismo tiempo la conveniencia y la calidad de vida.
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB: LDDFF)는 최대 9명의 위원으로 구성될 새로 설립된 전략 자문 위원회에 James M. Byrne을 임명했다고 발표했습니다. Byrne은 현재 Lockheed Martin의 윤리 및 기업 행동 부사장으로 재직 중이며, 이전에는 재향군인부 차관을 역임했습니다.
미 해병대 보병 장교 출신이자 연방 검사였던 Byrne은 은폐 무기 탐지용 AI 기반 보안 솔루션을 제공하는 Liberty Defense에 중요한 경험을 제공합니다. 이 회사의 기술 개발은 MIT, 태평양 북서부 국립 연구소, 교통안전청(TSA) 등 주요 기관의 지원을 받고 있습니다.
전략 자문 위원회의 임무는 Liberty Defense가 국내외에서 보안 탐지 기술을 확장할 수 있도록 지도하는 것입니다. 이 회사는 공항, 정부 시설 및 공공 집회에서 보안 조치를 강화하는 동시에 편의성과 삶의 질을 유지하는 데 주력하고 있습니다.
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB : LDDFF) a annoncé la nomination de James M. Byrne à son nouveau Conseil consultatif stratégique, qui comptera jusqu'à neuf membres. Byrne, actuellement vice-président de l'éthique et de la conduite des affaires chez Lockheed Martin, a précédemment occupé le poste de secrétaire adjoint aux anciens combattants.
Ancien officier d'infanterie des Marines des États-Unis à la retraite et procureur fédéral, Byrne apporte une expérience significative à Liberty Defense, fournisseur de solutions de détection de sécurité basées sur l'IA pour les armes dissimulées. Le développement technologique de l'entreprise est soutenu par des institutions renommées telles que le MIT, les Laboratoires nationaux du Nord-Ouest du Pacifique et la Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
La mission du Conseil consultatif stratégique est d'accompagner Liberty Defense dans le déploiement de sa technologie de détection de sécurité tant au niveau national qu'international. L'entreprise se concentre sur le renforcement des mesures de sécurité dans les aéroports, les installations gouvernementales et les rassemblements publics, tout en préservant la commodité et la qualité de vie.
Liberty Defense Holdings (OTCQB: LDDFF) hat die Ernennung von James M. Byrne zu seinem neu gegründeten Strategischen Beirat bekannt gegeben, der bis zu neun Mitglieder umfassen wird. Byrne ist derzeit Vizepräsident für Ethik und Geschäftspraktiken bei Lockheed Martin und war zuvor stellvertretender Veteranenminister.
Als pensionierter Infanterieoffizier des US Marine Corps und Bundesstaatsanwalt bringt Byrne umfangreiche Erfahrung zu Liberty Defense, einem Anbieter von KI-basierten Sicherheitsdetektionslösungen für versteckte Waffen. Die technologische Entwicklung des Unternehmens wird von namhaften Institutionen wie dem MIT, den Pacific Northwest National Labs und der Transportation Security Administration (TSA) unterstützt.
Die Aufgabe des Strategischen Beirats ist es, Liberty Defense bei der Skalierung seiner Sicherheitserkennungstechnologie im In- und Ausland zu beraten. Das Unternehmen konzentriert sich darauf, Sicherheitsmaßnahmen an Flughäfen, Regierungsgebäuden und öffentlichen Versammlungen zu verbessern und dabei Komfort und Lebensqualität zu erhalten.
- Strategic partnership with major institutions (MIT, TSA, Pacific Northwest National Labs)
- Appointment of high-profile executive with government and defense industry experience
- Formation of Strategic Advisory Board to guide global expansion
- None.
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE:E30) a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation security detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, is pleased to announce that the Honorable James Byrne, former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and current Vice President, Ethics & Business Conduct, for Lockheed Martin, has joined our new Strategic Advisory Board which will have up to nine Members. This new Board will help focus and guide Liberty Defense in its journey to scale its groundbreaking technology, both in the United States and globally.
A retired United States Marine Corps infantry officer and federal prosecutor, Mr. Byrne served as Deputy Secretary and General Counsel of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. He also has served as a director and advisor to several startup companies and on the US Department of Homeland Security Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee.
Mr. Byrne welcomed this new appointment, stating “As domestic and international threats continue to evolve, Liberty’s technology is needed now more than ever. I’m excited to join the Strategic Advisory Board as the company develops next generation technology with the support of major establishments like MIT, Pacific Northwest National Labs and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This capability has become a societal need and the team at Liberty is ready to deliver.”
“Jim Byrne is a public servant of the highest order – defending our country as a United States Marine, taking on multiple leadership roles at the highest levels of the US Government and our defense industrial base and, along the way, always prioritizing our veterans, our fellow citizens, and the mission above all," said Bryan Cunningham, Liberty’s President. "He is also a “roll-up-your-sleeves” leader, which is exactly what we are seeking for our new Strategic Advisory Board. All members will be laser-focused on helping Liberty Defense achieve our vital mission to make the US and the world safer and more secure while enhancing our convenience and quality of life at airports, at governmental facilities, and at public gatherings of all kinds,” said Cunningham.
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Bryan Cunningham
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About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FRANKFURT: LD2A) 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. Learn more: LibertyDefense.com
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