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SOF Week Tampa | Special Operations & Defense Industry Event
SOF Week (Special Operations Forces Week) gathers U.S. and allied special operations forces, defense industry companies, policymakers, and technology developers on a single global platform. Throughout the event, cutting-edge solutions for special operations are presented, including air defense systems, ISR solutions, radar technologies, unmanned systems, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence–based command-and-control systems, and advanced engineering products.
Through conferences, panels, and B2B meetings, key topics such as modern warfare, hybrid threats, multi-domain operations, and interoperability among allied forces are discussed. SOF Week is not only a trade show but also a strategic forum where doctrine, operational requirements, and future defense technologies are shaped.
Industries of Participating Companies
- Defense and aerospace industry
- Air and missile defense systems
- Radar and electro-optical systems
- Unmanned aerial, ground, and naval systems
- Cybersecurity and electronic warfare
- Communications and command-and-control (C4ISR)
- Logistics, armored systems, and personal military equipment
Importance for the Defense Industry
SOF Week is a critical platform where real operational needs of special operations forces are directly communicated to the defense industry. Next-generation air defense, radar, and sensor fusion solutions are often introduced for the first time at this event. It also plays a key role in establishing international defense collaborations and creating high-value export opportunities.
Number of Participating Companies at the Previous Event
At the previous SOF Week, more than 800 companies and organizations participated, with tens of thousands of professional visitors attending the event.
Key Highlights of the Previous Event
- Strong focus on integration of unmanned systems for special operations
- Launch of AI-enabled ISR and target detection solutions
- New operational cooperation initiatives between the U.S. and allied nations
- Major product launches in electronic warfare and counter-UAS technologies
