SOFEX Jordan 2026 is the 15th edition of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference, bringing together military delegations, government officials, defense specialists, manufacturers, and industry representatives in Aqaba, Jordan.
Held biennially under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II and supported by the Jordan Armed Forces, the event focuses on special operations, homeland security, defense technology, and international cooperation.
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For the unmanned systems sector, SOFEX 2026 will include a dedicated area showcasing UAVs, UGVs, counter-UAS technologies, and next-generation autonomous defense solutions, alongside live air and land demonstrations showcasing operational capabilities, advanced equipment performance, and real-world multi-domain defense coordination.
The event also incorporates the 12th Biennial Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), the official conference of SOFEX Jordan.
When is SOFEX Jordan?
SOFEX Jordan 2026 takes place from October 26-29, 2026.
The MESOC Conference takes place on October 26, followed by the SOFEX Exhibition from October 27-29.
Themes
SOFEX 2026 will focus on special operations, homeland security, tactical innovation, global partnerships, and unmanned systems.
Across the event, areas highlighted include advanced equipment for special operations forces, border protection, emergency response systems, intelligent threat detection technologies, interoperability training, and strategic partnerships.
MESOC 2026 will extend the program into discussions on evolving threats, counter-terrorism, regional and global conflicts, and future operational planning.
What’s On at SOFEX 2026?
SOFEX 2026 will combine exhibition activity with live demonstrations, workshops, official engagements, shooting range activities, and performances involving the Jordan Armed Forces.
The opening program on October 27 includes an official ceremony, speeches, a royal tour of the exhibition halls, the Jordanian Armed Forces Musical Band, an air show by the Royal Jordanian Falcons, and shooting range activities.
On October 28, scheduled activities include a Non-Commissioned Officers workshop, live demonstrations by exhibitors, a workshop on the role of women in the armed forces, shooting range activities, the Jordanian Armed Forces Band, and a Royal Jordanian Falcons air show.
The final exhibition day, October 29, includes another Non-Commissioned Officers workshop, tactical displays by exhibitors, a live firing range demonstration, performances by the Jordanian Armed Forces Band and Royal Jordanian Falcons, and the SOFEX 2026 press conference. The exhibition is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m.
Unmanned Systems
A dedicated unmanned systems area will showcase advanced UAVs, UGVs, counter-UAS technologies, and next-generation autonomous defense solutions.
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Air and Land Live Demo
SOFEX 2026 will feature live air and land demonstrations showcasing operational capabilities, advanced equipment performance, and real-world multi-domain defense coordination.
The published venue layout includes a dedicated live demonstration area alongside the exhibition halls and outdoor area.
High-Level Bilateral Engagements
The event will include meetings between Jordanian leaders and international delegations, with a focus on strategic partnerships, defense cooperation, technology exchange, and engagement with senior decision-makers.
MESOC 2026
The 12th Biennial Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) takes place on October 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Attended by high-ranking military and government officials from across the world, MESOC will cover long-term strategic industrial policies, emerging challenges, future programs, evolving threats, counter-terrorism, regional and global conflicts, risk identification, and strategic planning for future operations.
Where is the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference?
Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Center
Aqaba
Jordan
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