Liberty Defense Announces New Board Member

Adding An Experienced Government and Commercial Security Leader

WILMINGTON, Mass., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DETX), a leading technology provider of AI-based next generation detection solutions for concealed weapons and threats, today announced the appointment of Steve Karoly to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Steve will replace outgoing CEO Bill Frain, who is leaving the company at the end of October, on the Board.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Steve to the Board of Directors,” said John Percival, Chairman of Liberty Defense. “Steve has strong experience in government and transportation security from his years at TSA, Customs & Border Protection and K2 Security Screening. He brings valuable insights into federal security requirements, procurement and the deployment of security technologies across the nation’s transportation infrastructure.”

Steve Karoly Joins Board of Directors

Mr. Karoly is a senior security, nuclear and defense executive with more than 30 years of government, transportation and technology industry experience. Mr. Karoly currently is the Executive Vice President of K2 Security Screening Group, a leading systems integrator of airport and transportation security infrastructure. Previously, he served as the Transportation Security Administration’s Acting Assistant Administrator for Requirements and Capabilities Analysis, where he oversaw a $1 billion budget and led TSA engagement with airlines, airport authorities and local law enforcement agencies. He also served as TSA’s Innovation Leader, where he led development of the agency’s Innovation Strategy and was responsible for enterprise and operational risk analytics.

Earlier in his government career, Mr. Karoly was a senior executive with the Department of Homeland Security’s Domestic Nuclear Detection Office and with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Mr. Karoly also served for 30 years in the United States Navy Reserve, retiring as a Captain in 2014. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Marine Transportation/Nautical Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

“Liberty Defense is addressing an important and growing need for advanced security screening solutions,” said Mr. Karoly. “Having spent much of my career focused on transportation security, federal acquisition and the deployment of advanced detection technologies, I see significant opportunities for Liberty’s technology. I look forward to contributing my experience to the Board and helping the Company expand its presence across the U.S. government and broader security markets.”

On Behalf of Liberty Defense
Bill Frain
CEO

About Liberty Defense
Liberty Defense Holdings Ltd. (“Liberty” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: DETX) provides multi-technology security solutions for concealed weapons detection in high volume foot traffic areas and locations requiring enhanced security in public places. 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

For sales information, please contact:
Ian McNaughton
Senior Director Business Development, Liberty Defense
613-292-3669
imcnaughton@libertydefense.com

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