Arizona Tribune - ForgeFX Simulations Awarded Subcontract to Advance Chemical and Biological Training Capabilities for U.S. Defense Program

Under the program, ForgeFX will deliver a suite of interactive digital replicas of real-world chemical and biological detection devices, including instruments such as the MultiRAE Pro multi-gas monitor and MX908 handheld mass spectrometer. Delivered as modular components within an Unreal Engine-based application, these simulations are designed for integration into existing Department of Defense training environments, providing validated device behavior without reliance on physical equipment.

The broader training environment simulates dynamic chemical and biological threat conditions, such as the dispersion of hazardous plumes and their physiological effects on personnel. Within these scenarios, warfighters must detect, analyze, and respond to threats while managing time-sensitive exposure risks, including operating equipment and making decisions under simulated exposure conditions.

ForgeFX's device simulations are designed to respond in real time to changing environmental conditions within the training scenario. As simulated threats evolve, instruments generate corresponding readings and alerts, requiring trainees to interpret sensor data, execute detection procedures, and take appropriate protective action, such as deploying personal protective equipment or altering mission strategy.

Training on chemical and biological detection equipment is constrained by limited availability, high cost, and the risks associated with live chemical and biological conditions, limiting opportunities for repeated, hands-on experience in high-stakes scenarios. Simulation training enables these scenarios to be repeated and adjusted without these constraints, supporting more consistent skill development and operational readiness.

"This work extends beyond device familiarization into mission-critical training," said Greg Meyers, CEO and Co-Founder of ForgeFX Simulations. "By combining realistic instrument behavior with dynamic chemical and biological threat conditions, we're enabling warfighters to build readiness, confidence, and decision-making in environments where mistakes carry real-world consequences."

ForgeFX has previously supported U.S. defense programs, including work with the Capability Program Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CPE CBRND), formerly known as the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), delivering immersive training solutions for complex operational systems.