Apr 21, 2025
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
Wilmington, MA, USA– April 21st, 2025 – 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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On Behalf of Liberty Defense
Bryan Cunningham
President
About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense (TSXV: SCAN, OTCQB: LDDFF, FSE: E30) 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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