Palm Springs International Airport deploys HEXWAVE

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Liberty Defense has announced the launch of its next-generation HEXWAVE system at the Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to screen aviation workers for metallic and non-metallic threats.

This technology satisfies a new TSA mandate on airport employee screening that will be mandatory for approximately 175 U.S. airports.

PSP selected Liberty’s HEXWAVE system in January 2025 as the airport works to meet this 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.”

HEXWAVE 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. 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 U.S. national security and the safety of our people in a constantly evolving threat 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.”