U.S. Special Operations Command Africa (SOCAFRICA) and the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces SOF will co-host Special Operations Command Africa’s premier annual SOF Symposium and defense industry exhibition, Silent Warrior 2026, in Rabat, Morocco.

The event serves as a premier annual Special Operations Forces forum bringing together African and international security partners to discuss operational readiness, regional security, and collaboration against violent extremist organizations.

SW26 will examine evolving security challenges in Africa, with discussions centered on strategic, operational, and tactical issues. The symposium will also cover innovative technologies, security collaboration between participating nations and opportunities for cooperation between military organizations and the private sector.