What Liberty Defense does

Liberty Defense Holdings, Ltd. is a publicly traded security technology company (NASDAQ: DETX, TSXV: SCAN) that develops and commercializes AI-based concealed weapons detection systems. Its flagship product, HEXWAVE, is a walkthrough portal that uses millimeter wave sensing, active 3D radar imaging, and proprietary AI/deep learning algorithms to detect concealed metallic and non-metallic threats, including liquid, plastic, and powder explosives and 3D-printed weapons, without requiring divestiture of personal items. The company also offers HD-AIT, a millimeter wave-based body and shoe scanner upgrade kit for aviation passenger screening. Core technology is licensed from MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Battelle, and the company is developing open-architecture integration with third-party hardware and software.

Liberty Defense generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of HEXWAVE units, channel-driven distribution, and government-funded development contracts, principally from the TSA. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales targeting airports, correctional facilities, government laboratories, courthouses, and entertainment venues with a multi-region channel partner network, including K2 Security Screening Group, Point Security, Viken Detection, K'(Prime) Technologies, and GRASP Innovations. Noble IQ provides nationwide installation, training, and 24/7 technical support. Commercial deployments span LaGuardia Terminal B, JFK New Terminal One, Toronto Pearson, Denver, LAX, Oakland, Manchester-Boston, and Fairbanks in the United States, plus Toronto, Bogotá, Amsterdam, and Subic Bay internationally.

The company is in early commercialization. It completed its U.S. IPO on Nasdaq in April 2026, raising approximately $20 million, after reporting trailing-twelve-month revenue of approximately $1.5 million against significant operating losses (Altman Z-Score of -24.57, ROA of -232%) consistent with a pre-profitability hardware business scaling production. Liberty holds FCC approval, Canadian government approval, third-party validation from National Safe Skies Alliance, and an active 2023 ASTORS Homeland Security Award for HEXWAVE.

Name

Liberty Defense

Legal name

Liberty Defense Holdings, Ltd.

Website

https://libertydefense.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liberty Defense (NASDAQ: DETX) builds AI-driven concealed weapons detection systems, including the HEXWAVE walkthrough portal and HD-AIT aviation scanner, for airports, government facilities, correctional institutions, and public venues.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Screening Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Radar Systems & Subsystems (Airborne, Ground, Naval) (IMABAGAA)

Keywords

• Concealed weapons detection
• Millimeter wave imaging
• Walkthrough screening portals
• Aviation security systems
• Threat detection technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. HEXWAVE Hardware Sales: One-time sale of HEXWAVE walkthrough screening systems to airports, correctional facilities, government labs, stadiums, and other high-security venues. Revenue recognized upon delivery and installation of units. Includes support for multiple HEXWAVE units at customer sites.
2. HD-AIT Product Sales: Sale of High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology body scanner and shoe scanner upgrade kits for aviation checkpoint security. TSA contract modifications fund development; commercial sales expected in 2026.
3. Government Contract Revenue: Revenue from TSA contract modifications for HD-AIT development and HEXWAVE deployment for aviation worker screening programs. Also includes revenue from prestigious research labs, government agencies, and Department of Homeland Security funded programs.
4. Channel/Partner Revenue: Revenue from distribution partners including Viken Detection (30-unit purchase order), K2 Security, Point Security, K'(Prime), and GRASP Innovations who resell HEXWAVE systems in their respective markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Liberty Defense develops and sells AI-based concealed weapons detection systems, with its flagship HEXWAVE walkthrough portal using millimeter wave technology, advanced 3D imaging, and AI/deep learning to automatically detect metallic and non-metallic threats including 3D-printed weapons, liquid, plastic, and powder explosives. The company also offers HD-AIT body scanner and shoe scanner technology for aviation passenger screening, both licensed from MIT Lincoln Laboratory.

Product overview

Liberty Defense offers a multi-technology security solutions portfolio centered on two core products: HEXWAVE and HD-AIT (High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology). HEXWAVE is a walkthrough threat detection portal using millimeter wave technology, 3D imaging, and AI for concealed weapons detection in high-traffic areas. HD-AIT is a body scanner and shoe scanner technology for aviation passenger screening. Both products leverage AI and machine learning for automated threat detection and are licensed from MIT with technology transfer agreements for active 3D radar imaging. The company also offers installation, training, and support services through partners like Noble IQ and K2 Security Screening Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HEXWAVE: Walkthrough portal for concealed weapons and threat detection using millimeter wave technology, advanced 3D imaging, and AI
• HD-AIT

Products and services

• HEXWAVE A next-generation, high-throughput, walkthrough threat detection portal that uses millimeter wave technology, advanced 3D imaging, and AI to automatically detect concealed metallic and non-metallic weapons and threats including liquid, plastic, and powder explosives, and 3D-printed weapons. The system enables contactless screening without requiring removal of personal items like shoes, jewelry, belts, or jackets. Designed for airports, correctional facilities, courthouses, stadiums, and other high-security venues.
• HD-AIT (High-Definition Advanced Imaging Technology) A millimeter wave-based body scanner and shoe scanner technology licensed from a national laboratory and funded by DHS for aviation passenger screening. The HD-AIT upgrade kit supports open architecture allowing third-party hardware and software integration with existing body scanners, designed to enhance threat detection and passenger experience at airports.

Quantifiable outcome

• HEXWAVE demonstrated 100% system availability during beta test at a North American Hindu temple, screening over 350 guests during religious service.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NVIDIA (via NVIDIA Connect Program)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 December 2025Liberty Defense joined the NVIDIA Connect Program to enhance its AI-based threat detection technology. The collaboration aims to improve real-time AI processing, accuracy, and deployment across sectors like aviation and public venues.
• Noble IQcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 24 November 2025Noble IQ provides installation, training, and 24/7 technical support for HEXWAVE deployments across the United States. Leverages Noble IQ's experience with government and first responder customers for nationwide deployment support.
• K'(Prime) Technologies Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 July 2025Non-exclusive distribution agreement with K'(Prime) Technologies Inc. (Calgary, Alberta) to introduce HEXWAVE to Canadian aviation and urban security market. K'(Prime) holds a $160M five-year contract with CATSA for airport screening equipment maintenance across Canada, positioning them well for HEXWAVE sales and service.
• National Safe Skies AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2025Liberty Defense completed third-party testing with National Safe Skies Alliance for aviation security, validating HEXWAVE's capabilities for airport security deployments.
• Viken Detection Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 February 2024Viken Detection entered a strategic agreement to purchase 30 HEXWAVE units for resale and distribution in the Americas. Viken Detection is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies including handheld x-ray imagers, chemical analyzers, and vehicle scanners. Viken also made a $1 million investment in Liberty Defense.
• Point Security Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 January 2024Point Security Inc. selected as strategic partner for US aviation market. Point Security sells Liberty Defense's next generation threat detection HEXWAVE system to US aviation customers.
• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 November 2023TSA awarded Liberty Defense a contract under the On-Person Screening Capability Program for HEXWAVE deployment for aviation worker screening at major US airports including LAX, Denver, Oakland, and others. TSA also awarded contract modifications for HD-AIT development. The collaboration involves continuous development of screening technologies aligned with TSA's regulatory requirements and airport worker screening mandates.
• K2 Security Screening GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2023K2 Security Screening Group selected as strategic partner for US aviation market. K2 was selected by LaGuardia Gateway Partners to install HEXWAVE systems at LaGuardia Terminal B. K2 handles sales, installation, and support of HEXWAVE in the US aviation sector.
• GRASP InnovationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 July 2023Distribution agreement and partnership with GRASP Innovations based in the Netherlands for HEXWAVE sales and support in the European market.
• National Safe Skies AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2023National Safe Skies Alliance (NSSA) partnered with Liberty for testing and evaluation of HEXWAVE at Port of Oakland airport, providing independent third-party assessment of the technology for aviation security applications.
• BattellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2021License agreement with Battelle for next-generation checkpoint security technologies. Battelle is a large research institution developing security technologies for government and commercial applications.
• Port Tampa BayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2019Collaboration agreement to introduce HEXWAVE to the cruise industry for security screening at Port Tampa Bay, marking Liberty's entry into the cruise sector.
• Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2019Collaboration agreement with Greater Toronto Airports Authority for HEXWAVE deployment and testing at Toronto Pearson International Airport, Canada's largest airport.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Evolv Technology: U.S.-listed (EVLV) provider of AI-enabled walkthrough weapons detection systems (Evolv Express) deployed at stadiums, schools, and venues. Directly competes with HEXWAVE in contactless concealed weapons detection using AI and sensor fusion.
• Patriot One Technologies (Cobalt AI): Canadian publicly-traded company developing AI-based weapons detection (originally Patriot One, now operating as Cobalt AI). Closest geographic and product-line competitor to Liberty Defense.
• Garrett Metal Detectors: Leading walkthrough metal detector manufacturer for airports, courthouses, schools, and events. Competes with HEXWAVE in the same customer verticals, though Garrett's products are metal-only.
• CEIA: Italian manufacturer of walkthrough metal detectors and electromagnetic screening products used at airports and high-security venues worldwide. Direct competitor to HEXWAVE in physical screening.

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Detection: Global incumbent in aviation and checkpoint security screening (body scanners, X-ray, trace detection). Competes with HD-AIT in passenger screening and HEXWAVE in airport worker screening at large airports.
• Rapiscan Systems (OSI Systems): Subsidiary of OSI Systems providing TSA-qualified body scanners, X-ray systems, and walkthrough metal detectors. Established TSA vendor and direct competitor in airport checkpoint security.
• L3Harris Technologies: Large U.S. defense prime with a security and detection segment producing whole-body imaging scanners used at TSA checkpoints. Broad incumbent competing across aviation security and defense electronics.
• Leidos: Large U.S. defense/security prime with TSA screening R&D contracts (including the next-generation passenger screening program). Competes for the same federal R&D and procurement dollars as Liberty's HD-AIT work.
• Nuctech: Chinese security screening manufacturer offering millimeter-wave body scanners, X-ray, and CT-based cargo and people screening. Operates globally in airports and borders as a broad incumbent.

Others

• Viken Detection: Distributor and strategic investor in Liberty Defense (30-unit HEXWAVE purchase, $1M equity). Offers complementary handheld X-ray, chemical analyzers, and vehicle scanners, making it a partner and adjacent peer rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds12 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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