The Front-Line Field Sterilizer

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A new capability in the hands of the medical warfighter

Simple, portable, reliable operation in austere environments

FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer

Featuring more Capacity, Reliability, and Portability…

The FRONT-LINE™ Field Sterilizer FL135 brings advanced steam sterilization technology and a new surgical capability closer to the point of injury in any austere environment. In addition, the portability, capacity, and rugged durability make this a dependable life-saving tool.

FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer
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Military Field Surgical Scrub Sink

The FDI Field Surgical Scrub Sink is a rugged, compact solution engineered for Role 3 field hospitals and compliant with U.S. Army standards, delivering reliable hot water for surgical instrument processing and hand washing with no external pressure or temperature infrastructure required.

We are proud to provide field medical devices & services worldwide to our brave men & women of the U.S. military and allied partners.

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FDI News/Events

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FDI Conducts Marine Training in Okinawa, Japan

by | Jul 1, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

U.S. Navy Sailors with the 3rd Marine Logistics Group conducted operational and maintenance training on the FRONT-LINE Field Sterilizer (FL135) at Camp Kinser, Okinawa,...

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Built for the Extreme: FDI Supports Cold Weather Combat Readiness

by | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

FDI completed training in January at Fort Wainwright in Fairbanks, Alaska, on both the PAWS (Portable Arctic Water System) and the AWWS (Arctic Wastewater System). The...

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FRONT-LINE™ Field Sterilizer FL135 Contract from the UK MOD in support of NATO

by | Apr 13, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Loudon, TN based Fort Defiance Industries (FDI) has been awarded a contract from the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) in support of NATO to deliver 50 FRONT‑LINE Field...

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2025 Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium

by | Aug 7, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center will host...

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Special Operations Medical Association Scientific Assembly

by | Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Please join us again this year at SOMA’s Scientific Assembly which provides a forum for military and civilian medical providers, academia, and industry from around the...

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Presenting at the NATO Medical and Pharmaceutical User Group Event

by | Apr 8, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We’ve been invited as one of only five companies to present and demonstrate products at the upcoming NATO Medical and Pharmaceutical User Group (MPUG) event being held...

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Deployed Medical & Healthcare Delivery Conference

by | Dec 9, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Defence iQ’s Deployed Medical & Healthcare Delivery Conference has consistently united over 20 nations, 140+ military and industry professionals, and 25+ expert...

Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase 2025

by | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Join us at the 7th Annual Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase, one of North America's premier military medical events. This gathering...

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FDI’s Portable Arctic Water System Achieves Success in U.S. Army Tests

by | Jul 25, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

FDI has recently completed successful testing of the Portable Arctic Water System (PAWS) at the McKinley Climatic Laboratory (MCL) located on Eglin Air Force Base. The...

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