By ITP
Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference opens in Jordan
The exhibition in Amman showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world

Fire billows from explosions during a military display by Jordanian Special Forces at the opening of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman on May 8, 2012. The exhibition showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world. (AFP/Getty Images)

A man walks past an advertising board at the opening of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman on May 8, 2012. The exhibition showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world. (AFP/Getty Images)

Jordanian Special Forces take part in a military drill during a parade at the opening of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman on May 8, 2012. The exhibition showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world. (AFP/Getty Images)

Saudi deputy Defence Minister Prince Khaled bin Sultan (R) listens to a representative from a Chinese company during the opening of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman on May 8, 2012. The exhibition showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world. (AFP/Getty Images)

Chinese officers check rifles at the stand of American company ARES Defence Systems Inc. at the opening of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman on May 8, 2012. The exhibition showcases the latest technologies by defence manufacturers around the world. (AFP/Getty Images)

Jordan’s King Abdullah (R) talks with Saudi Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khaled Bin Sultan (L) during the 9th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) May 08, 2012 in Amman, Jordan. SOFEX brings together the defense industry and government and military leaders to investigate innovations in special operations technology and tactics. (AFP/Getty Images)

Jordan’s King Abdullah (5th R) walks during the 9th Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX) May 08, 2012 in Amman, Jordan. SOFEX brings together the defense industry and government and military leaders to investigate innovations in special operations technology and tactics. (AFP/Getty Images)