SOFEX Jordan 2026

SOFEX Jordan is the Middle East's long-running exhibition and conference for special operations forces and homeland security. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II and supported by the Jordan Armed Forces, the 2026 edition returns to Aqaba, building on SOFEX 2024, and pairs a three-day defence exhibition with the MESOC commanders' conference the day before.

MESOC 2026 conference

The 12th biennial Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) is the official conference of SOFEX and opens the week on 26 October. It is attended by high-ranking military and government officials, and registration for MESOC also gives access to the exhibition.

• Global special operations security, evolving threats and counter-terrorism
• Advances in special operations tactics and technology
• Partnerships and shared best practice for mission effectiveness
• Strategic dialogue on regional and global conflicts and future operations

Exhibition and show features

The SOFEX exhibition runs from 27 to 29 October with international pavilions, live demonstrations and high-level bilateral meetings between delegations and industry.

• Air and land live demonstrations
• Unmanned systems, drones and counter-UAS technology
• Tactical equipment for special operations forces
• Border protection, emergency response and threat detection
• International pavilions and bilateral engagements

Who attends

Defence industry leaders, manufacturers and government decision-makers from around the world, official military delegations and special operations commanders. The organizer reports 418 official delegates, 38 exhibiting countries, 73 countries represented and 20,000 visitors.