UNIPATH STAFF
One of a kind in the Middle East and North Africa for its large display of special forces equipment, the 13th iteration of the International Special Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) was held under the patronage of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, at King Abdullah II Air Base, in Amman, Jordan, in October 2022.
SOFEX 2022 drew hundreds of military delegations and more than 300 exhibitors from 38 countries, who showcased their products and systems in more than 13 international pavilions.
On the first day, which is usually designated for the Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC), Chairman of Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army Maj. Gen. Yousef al-Hneity welcomed attendees and emphasized the importance for special operations forces to keep abreast of security developments in the region and the world.
At the MESOC, senior special operations officers and experts from several countries met and discussed numerous topics.
They included areas of collaboration within global special operations forces (SOF) community for facing emerging threats; the role of SOF in countering violent extremist organizations; SOF competency in complex security environments; the impact of great power competition on SOF implementation in the Middle East; visit, board, search and seizure operations; and how to counter cyberattacks.
Founded in 1996 and held every other year, SOFEX is intended to share views, ideas, innovations, requirements and opportunities to address challenges and threats in the Middle East/North Africa region. Sources: sofexjordan.com, Ad-Dustour