Liberty Defense Holdings, a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, announced the launch of its next-generation HEXWAVE system at the Palm Spring International Airport (PSP) to screen aviation workers for metallic and non-metallic threats. This technology satisfies a new TSA mandate on airport employee screening. PSP and Liberty Defense are raising the bar for aviation security as this new requirement comes closer to becoming mandatory for approximately 175 U.S. airports.
The TSA mandate (TSA-NA-32-02), introduced in 2023 and set to be fully enforced by April 2026, requires U.S. airports to implement employee screening procedures capable of detecting explosive threats for employees accessing secure areas. PSP selected Liberty’s HEXWAVE system in January 2025 as the airport continues to lead the industry in meeting this important federal security directive. HEXWAVE is deployed with the help of Veterans High Risk Security Solutions, a California Certified small business that is Veteran owned and operated.
“Launching at Palm Springs International Airport is a significant milestone for Liberty as demand grows for proactive, AI-driven security screening solutions,” said Bill Frain, CEO of Liberty Defense. “This partnership highlights the critical importance of advanced threat detection in today’s evolving security landscape. By deploying HEXWAVE, PSP will more than satisfy the TSA’s mandate and set a new standard for how airports protect employees with minimal disruption to operations and employees’ work routines.”
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HEXWAVE, made in the USA, uses proprietary AI and 3D-radar imaging to detect concealed metallic and non-metallic threats, including liquid, powder, and plastic explosives, 3D-printed “ghost guns,” and other non-traditional weapons that conventional metal detectors often miss. The system delivers fast, contactless, high-throughput screening through a walkthrough portal – no stopping for individuals being screened — minimizing disruption while maximizing security. To protect privacy, HEXWAVE does not save images and security personnel see only a generic silhouette with possible threat areas identified.
“Airports are on the front lines of US national security and the safety of our people in a constantly evolving security environment where insider risks are among the most challenging threats,” said Bryan Cunningham, President of Liberty Defense, global security expert, and former White House lawyer and CIA Officer. “With HEXWAVE, PSP adds a cutting-edge layer of protection to safeguard both employees and travelers. This isn’t just about a mandate, it’s about setting a new benchmark for employee and passenger security, employee convenience, and operational effectiveness. Whomever the bad actors and whatever the attack vectors, HEXWAVE, with our constantly updated AI analytics, is the last line of defense against today’s threats and is ‘future proofed’ against current and emerging security risks of all kinds.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire