Reflections from SOF Week 2026

The dust has settled on SOF Week in Florida, giving us a moment to reflect on what was truly an exceptional few days.

With more than 20,000 attendees, this year’s event delivered an energy and scale that set a new benchmark. Across packed exhibition halls, standing-room-only keynotes, and a relentless schedule of meetings, the pace never slowed. On the ground, our team including Managing Director Brad Junk-Gibson and Head of Business Operations Josh Bolton, were fully immersed, engaging with stakeholders from across the global SOF community.

Showcasing Auralis to the SOF Community

Our focus for the week was presenting Auralis, our cross domain solution, to a global SOF audience.

The response reinforced something we’ve long recognised, that secure, real-time information sharing is no longer a “nice-to-have”; it's mission-critical.

As an Australian innovator, one of the most striking takeaways was the openness and transparency of United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) in fostering industry collaboration.

Key Takeaways from the Week

Reflecting on the conversations, insights, and demonstrations across the event, several themes clearly stood out:

• SOF modernisation is accelerating, with industry driving unprecedented innovation.

• Global partnerships are strengthening, with interoperability now a strategic imperative.

• The scale of the event highlights SOF’s global influence, with record attendance and strong international representation.

• The future fight will be tech-enabled, partner-driven, and fast-moving. Something SOF is actively preparing for.
  

A big thank you to SOF Week for delivering another outstanding event. Their commitment to driving innovation and enabling meaningful engagement continues to make this a must-attend forum.

And, of course, a special acknowledgment to Team Defence Australia for their support in helping us represent Australian capability on the global stage.