Lab Grade // Combat-Ready
Next-Generation Chemical Threat Detection..
Forward Deployed presents the DINGO platform of deployable sensors, bringing mid-infrared molecular fingerprinting from the lab to the field. Chemical threats — vapour or aerosol — identified in seconds, by any operator. Validated by the US Army and allied defence agencies.
A converging wave of policy, economics & standards is forcing a technology reset.
The cost of failure is rising and the market is moving.
The DoW spends $1.66B per year on chemical and biological defence, forecast to grow significantly as near-peer threats drive a shift from specialist CBRN units to force-wide detection capability.
DoW CBDP FY2025; ODNI Annual Threat Assessment 2025CBRN defence market growing from $21.6B to $33.1B by 2033 — driven by the urgent replacement of legacy detection infrastructure failing in modern threat environments.
IMARC GroupWestern governments boosting chemical and biosecurity budgets by 57%, driven by a 41% increase in threats. The procurement window is open — but current technology cannot fill it.
SIPRI, GlobalData, NATO CBRN Trends
The threat has evolved.
The technology has
not.
There are currently no portable detection devices capable of responding to all relevant hazards at concentrations that matter. Legacy systems are slow, require specialists, generate false alarms, and cannot detect aerosols.
Infrared Gas Observer
Replacing JCAD, MiniCAMS, MultiRAE, M8A1, and FTIR units — removing the need for consumables, complex calibration cycles, and specialist training.
Always on without the need for an operator. DINGO monitors continuously so personnel focus on the mission, not the equipment.
Chemical identified. Concentration assessed. Operator alerted. All in 10 seconds — without a specialist in the room.
Body-worn, drone-mounted, vehicle-integrated or fixed. One device deployed across an entire area of operation without additional training or headcount.
Every unit sees what every other unit sees. Live threat mapping, automated reporting, full ATAK integration. Championed by US Army ATAK integrators as a force multiplier.
The same detection engine that meets US military requirements operates across biosecurity, law enforcement, ports and critical infrastructure.
No calibration gas. No ionisers. No columns. $0 annual consumables versus $15–50K per year for competing systems.
A modular platform for multi-market adoption.
A single detection engine, deployed in form factors tailored to the mission. Modular by design, our platform evolves from fixed deployments to full mobility, matching user needs and commercial timelines.
DINGO-Lab / DINGO-Decon
Stationary UnitDeployable unit in a ruggedised case. Operated via tablet or laptop with custom software. Enables partner testing, early sales, and lab applications.
Evaluation, decontamination units
DINGO-Tactical
Wearable UnitBackpack-mounted, field-ready system. Body worn with wireless control via supplied tablet including C2/ATAK integration. Designed for Defence and First Responders.
Military, first responders, mobile surveillance
DINGO-Embedded
Handheld & Robotic IntegrationFully miniaturised unit with the functionality of the DINGO-Tactical, but designed for handheld use. Removable handle for robotic platform integration.
Customs, agriculture, HAZMAT teamsThe DINGO proprietary software stack turns any user into a Subject Matter Expert.
Included with every unit. Chemical libraries stay current via over-the-air updates as new threats are identified — no downtime, no specialist required.
SME Mode
Full IR fingerprint spectrum. Immediate expert identification of primary agent and co-present compounds. Date/time/GPS logs. Operational chemical library to complete the mission, with over-the-air updates of new hazards available.
Non-SME Mode
Zero training required. Colour-coded alerts with plain-language for immediate actionable intelligence.
- Identified — Below hazardous concentration level
- Elevated — Entering hazardous concentration level
- Dangerous — Immediate action required, wear respirator
An early-stage company with real, verifiable US military traction. Every engagement below is ongoing.
US Army — Contract Won & Delivered (ITC-IPAC)
Awarded and delivered a funded contract with International Technology Center U.S. Army Futures Command Indo-Pacific (ITC-IPAC) ahead of schedule, exceeding defined requirements. DINGO remains in active use for ongoing testing, with strong feedback across both detection performance and software capability.
CBOA 2025 & SCOUT 26 — 26-Week Operational T&E
Attended both years, embedded with US Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, SOF and DHS. Met all requirements for aerosol and vapour detection in live, scenario-based environments. Invited back for 2026, demonstrating continued advancement through US acquisition channels.
US DoW Validation & Procurement Pathway
DINGO has been identified as a key technology capable of meeting the detection requirements of a major US DoW Program of Record, entering Low Rate Initial Production in 2027 and progressing to Full Rate Production through to 2032. A multi-year, hundreds-of-units programme valued in the tens of millions.
Australian Traction & Commercial Momentum
Strong collaborations with multiple government agencies, including Defence Science Technology Group (DSTG), Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF), and Queensland Primary Industries. Establishing parallel pathways to procurement across defence and civilian markets.
A large and growing global market. Named programmes already in motion. Replacement cycles already budgeted.
Global chemical detection across defence, national security and industrial safety. Growing at 6.2% CAGR driven by near-peer threats, mandatory technology refresh cycles and NATO's 5% GDP defence commitment.
IMARC Group, Grand View ResearchUS DoW CBDP and DHS ($1B+). UK and NATO allies under the 2025 Hague Summit 5% GDP commitment ($1–2B). Five Eyes and AUKUS partners including Australia LAND 2110 ($500M+). Industrial compliance ($500–800M).
DoW CBDP FY2025, DHS FY2025, NATO Annual Report 2025Seven named revenue streams across US SOF, allied defence, DHS, and industrial. Every figure is argued from a named programme, documented relationship, or anticipated procurement.
Conservative assumptions throughoutProven capability before Forward Deployed.
Richard Hebden
CRDS Expert & Former Defence Tech LeadOne of a small number of people globally who has taken cavity ringdown spectroscopy from TRL 3 to TRL 9. Richard has spent his career at the intersection of fundamental chemical science and operational defence delivery, building systems that work in the field, not just the lab.
Alex Barry
Embedded Systems Engineer & CommercialisationThe engineer behind DINGO. Fifteen years taking embedded products from prototype through to production all across deep-tech. Alex leads the hardware and software delivery — from the core processing pipeline to the interfaces that make CRDS accessible to any operator.
Liam Eldon
Commercial Operator — Government & Defence InnovationCombines commercial and government experience to drive growth, partnerships and government strategy for Forward Deployed. Has operated across government, defence and start-up ecosystems in the US, UK, Australia, Japan and the Middle East.
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