SOFEX 2018 Global event for Special Forces Operations in Amman Jordan


SOFEX, The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference is a special forces and homeland security event that is held every two years in Jordan. The edition 2018 of SOFEX, will take place from the 7 to 10 May 2018 at the King Abdullah I airbase in Marka, near Amman, Jordan.


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SOFEX 2018 Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference will take place in Amman, from the 7 to 10 May 2018. 


Founded in 1996 by His Majesty King Abdullah II, The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) continues to grow with each edition and is acquiring paramount ranking amongst the specialized global defense exhibitions and is considered by the international Special Operations and homeland security decision makers as well as the specialized industry as the vital gathering for exchanging views and experiences.

SOFEX is a four-day event that kicks off with a prominent one day conference that includes a series of comprehensive and topical seminars delivered by top military officials from around the world, tackling a wide range of issues pertinent to current counter terrorism and homeland security issues.

The SOFEX Exhibition surpasses expectations each year in terms of an increase in the number of participants that include Exhibiting Companies, International Pavilions, International Delegates and International Delegations headed by Ministers of Defense, Chiefs of Staff and Special Operations Commanders ,as well as numerous impressive deals that are signed at every SOFEX event. The 75,000 m² of indoor and outdoor exhibition space attracts exhibitors and national pavilions from all corners of the globe.

Special Operations Forces and Homeland Security exhibitors, include small and medium size Defense and Security companies, as well as the major international defense manufacturers of military equipment and weapons. An ideal opportunity to network with key military and government decision makers responsible for the security of their citizens.

The SOFEX exhibition area consists of 75,000 sqm of indoor and outdoor exhibition space, 6 exhibition halls, 10 private hospitality chalets, purpose-built live fire and mobility demonstration areas and state of the art media centre.

The SOFEX is covered by several dozens specialized defense and trade media representatives including Janes, the defense and security intelligence magazine who provides the print edition of the Official Show Daily and Army Recognition, the Official Online Show Daily News and Web TV for SOFEX 2018.