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SOFEX 2026 Concludes with 15 Agreements Signed

October 30, 2026

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Key Takeaways

SOFEX 2026 attracted over 2,000 visitors.
15 agreements were signed during the event.
The exhibition featured 400 official delegations from 75 countries.
Turkish defence industry was represented by eight companies.

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Strategic Implications

The conclusion of SOFEX 2026 may indicate a growing interest in international defence and security cooperation. The signing of 15 agreements suggests a strong potential for future collaborations and partnerships in the defence industry, which could lead to increased investment and innovation in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and unmanned systems.

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What Happened

International Defence Exhibition Attracts Over 2,000 Visitors

The 15th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2026) has concluded in Aqaba, Jordan, with over 2,000 visitors and 400 official delegations from 75 countries in attendance. The event saw the signing of 15 agreements, focusing on areas such as technology transfer, localisation of defence industry production, and cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Turkish defence industry companies, including ASELSAN and ASFAT, were among the participants. The exhibition was reported by Defensehere.

Source | Originally Published: October 30, 2026

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