Global e·dentity™ Expands Landmark CRADA with DHS & TSA, Powered by President Trump’s Visionary Leadership to Secure America’s National Identity with Advanced Biometrics

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Global e·dentity™ Expands Landmark CRADA with DHS & TSA, Powered by President Trump’s Visionary Leadership to Secure America’s National Identity with Advanced Biometrics

Cupertino, CA — April 15, 2026 — Global e•dentity™ Inc., a Delaware-registered Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and leader in advanced multi-factor biometric identity solutions, today announced a significant amendment (AM01) to its Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA No. DHS 25-TSA-014) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

TSA Amendment AM01 Adds Critical PIl Phase to Accelerate Privacy-First Biometric Solutions.

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