SOFEX 2026
A crucial event on the global defense and security calendar.
Held under the Patronage of HM King Abdullah II, SOFEX receives backing from the Jordan Armed Forces. Over the past quarter-century, SOFEX has grown to become one of the most well-known events of its kind that serves the global defense community with its exclusive focus on Special Operations Forces and homeland security.
Why your company needs to be here:
- The event serves as a premier platform for the exchange of cutting-edge technologies, innovations, and expertise within the realm of special operations and defense.
- SOFEX provides an ideal opportunity to network for Global Security and gathers the world’s foremost experts, manufacturers, and suppliers from the global defense industry to network with official governmental delegations and decision makers from every corner of the world.
- There are 38 exhibiting countries with 100 countries represented at the show.
We handle the details so you can make the sales.

Kallman organizes the USA presence at SOFEX. In the Pavilion, you’ll get:
Prime Location
Access to Lounge Spaces & Conference Rooms
Expert Assistance
Enhanced Visibility
Connections to Hotel and Car Services through RW Events
Connections to Our Shipping Partner, TWI
Invitations to Exclusive Events
Custom Matching, Connecting Exporters to Buyers

Dates
October 27-29, 2026
Location
Aqaba, Jordan
Exhibition Center
Aqaba International Exhibition & Convention Center
Visitor Profile
Military Professionals
Special Operations
Defense & Military
Homeland Security
Government & Regulatory Bodies
Investors & Venture Capitalists
Number of Visitors
16,000+
Number of Exhibitors
400+
Frequency
Biennial
Previous Show
2024
Quick Links
Official show website
Current Floor Plan - coming soon
Digital Directory, powered by Sourcehere
2024 Photo Album
Ways to Exhibit at the Show
Not ready for the USA Partnership Pavilion? Kallman can help you exhibit directly with the show.
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2024 Highlight Video
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“Kallman Worldwide made our exhibiting experience incredibly easy! Being part of the USA Partnership Pavilion, which represents global leaders of the aviation industry, assures we'll meet the right customers.” — Aimee Okamoto, Manager of Business Development, Industrial Metals International LTD


