JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian special forces take part in a drill at the opening ceremony of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian special forces take part in a drill at the opening ceremony of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian special forces take part in a drill at the opening ceremony of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People attend the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian special forces take part in a drill at the opening ceremony of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Jordanian special forces take part in a drill at the opening ceremony of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

JORDAN-AQABA-SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE

(221101) -- AQABA (JORDAN), Nov. 1, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aircraft from the Royal Jordanian Falcons perform during an airshow of the 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan, on Nov. 1, 2022. The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

Jordan hosts special forces exhibition after 4-year hiatus

STORY: Jordan hosts special forces exhibition after 4-year hiatus DATELINE: Nov. 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: MILITARY/ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the opening ceremony 2. various of the exhibition 3. various of the airshow STORYLINE: The 13th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) kicked off in Jordan's Aqaba on Tuesday with the participation of more than 300 companies from 38 countries and regions. King Abdullah II of Jordan inaugurated the exhibition, which also attracted official delegations from 98 countries and regions. Speaking at the opening ceremony, SOFEX General Manager Ayman Batran said the exhibition has become a global hub to showcase the latest developments and specializations related to special forces. King Abdullah II Special Forces Group Commander Nael Shugeirat stressed the importance of the SOFEX in strengthening international cooperation in the development of defense industries. Various types of the latest technologies and w