SOFEX Jordan 2026 will bring together defense industry representatives, manufacturers, military delegations, government officials and decision-makers at the Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Center. The biennial event will focus on areas including tactical innovation, homeland security, unmanned systems, global partnerships and defense cooperation.
Building on SOFEX 2024, the 2026 edition will include an exhibition, live air and land demonstrations, high-level bilateral engagements and the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC).
SOFEX is held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II and supported by the Jordan Armed Forces.
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When is SOFEX Jordan 2026?
SOFEX Jordan 2026 will take place from October 26-29, 2026.
The 12th Biennial Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC) is scheduled for Monday, October 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The SOFEX exhibition will run from October 27-29.
Themes
SOFEX 2026 will focus on tactical innovation, homeland security, unmanned systems and global partnerships. Tactical innovation will cover advanced equipment and solutions for special operations forces, while homeland security will include border protection, emergency response systems and threat detection technologies.
Unmanned systems will also form part of the event, with drones, counter-UAS technologies and autonomous platforms among the technologies highlighted.
Global partnerships will include international cooperation, interoperability training and strategic alliances among defense industry leaders.
MESOC 2026
MESOC is the official conference of SOFEX Jordan and is attended by high-ranking military and government officials from around the world. Topics will include long-term strategic industrial policies, emerging challenges and future programs shaping global security.
The conference is also expected to address Special Operations Forces security, evolving threats, counterterrorism, advances in special operations tactics and technology, international participation, cooperation, regional and global conflicts, risk identification and strategic planning for future operations.
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What’s On at SOFEX Jordan?
The program includes the MESOC conference on October 26, followed by three days of the SOFEX exhibition from October 27-29, 2026. The schedule includes demonstrations, workshops, air shows and other programmed activities.
On Tuesday, October 27, the schedule includes the opening ceremony, 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. The exhibition is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28, includes workshops for non-commissioned officers and on the role of women in the armed forces, alongside live demo displays by exhibitors, shooting range activities, the Jordanian Armed Forces Band and a Royal Jordanian Falcons air show.
On Thursday, October 29, the schedule includes a non-commissioned officers workshop, tactical displays by exhibitors, a live firing range demonstration, the Jordanian Armed Forces Band, a Royal Jordanian Falcons air show and the SOFEX 2026 press conference. The exhibition is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m.
High-Level Bilateral Engagements
High-Level Bilateral Engagements are included among the SOFEX 2026 show features, bringing together Jordanian representatives and international delegations for discussions around strategic partnerships, defense cooperation and technology exchange.
Where is the 2026 Edition?
Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Center
Aqaba, Jordan
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