Amman, Jordan – As part of our support to the military in the region, BAE Systems is pleased to be attending SOFEX 2016, the XI^th Special Operations Forces Exhibition being held in Amman from the 10^th-12^th May 2016.

Demonstrating our capabilities across our land, air and electronic systems businesses, we are focusing on key products and technologies that we believe will be of most interest to the special operation forces and militaries from Jordan and the region who are attending the show.  The products include:

Land: M777 - the combat proven 155mm lightweight towed howitzer

Air:   Eurofighter Typhoon - the multi-role/swing-role    combat aircraft Hawk - advanced jet trainer

Electronic Systems: ATIRCM - Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures CMWS - Common Missile Warning System

                                 APKWS^TM - Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System laser- guided rocket

                                 GXP – Geospatial Exploitation products

Andy Crisp, Vice President Near East and Africa, commented: “From a regional perspective, SOFEX is an important show for us and there are a number of opportunities throughout the Middle East.  SOFEX gives the perfect opportunity to demonstrate a number of our products and technologies.  We are particularly pleased to be showcasing APKWS^TM, as the Kingdom of Jordan was the first international customer for the laser-guided rocket following the signing of an LOA last year.”  

The Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) 2016, which is held at the King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman from 10-12 May, showcases the world's largest fully-integrated and innovative Special Operations Forces, homeland security and peacekeeping forces equipment and solutions from around the world. BAE Systems will be located at Stand B606, in the U.S. Pavilion.