Liberty Defense Secures HEXWAVE Contracts in Courts and Corrections
Event summary
- Liberty Defense's HEXWAVE selected by a large state court system and a state department of corrections for deployment at multiple facilities.
- Initial awards cover four HEXWAVE units, with deployment scheduled over the next few months.
- The court system will deploy HEXWAVE at an active courthouse, with potential expansion to additional facilities based on results.
- The corrections award covers three facilities, including one scheduled to open in 2027 with screening built into its design.
- These selections follow Liberty's entry into commercial loss prevention with a multi-site agreement announced on September 16, 2026.
The big picture
Liberty Defense is expanding its HEXWAVE footprint beyond aviation and government buildings into courts and corrections, addressing specific security needs in each vertical. The company's focus on detecting both metallic and non-metallic threats positions it well in markets where traditional metal detectors are insufficient. These contracts align with Liberty's strategy of protecting people and assets across multiple high-volume foot traffic areas.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- Whether Liberty Defense can leverage these selections as models for similar operators in other verticals.
- Technology Adoption
- The pace at which non-metallic threat detection technology is adopted in high-security environments.
- Revenue Growth
- How these contracts contribute to Liberty Defense's revenue growth and market positioning.