2025 SPECIAL AIR WARFARE SYMPOSIUM

February 25, 2025 - February 27, 2025

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An F-15E launching flares in an exercise.
Source: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Zachary Wolf / Released

Hosted By: Global SOF Foundation

Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL

Since its inception in 2022, the Special Air Warfare Symposium (colloquially known as SAWS) has evolved into a growing event for the global special operations aviation community. In the first few years of the event it has over doubled in number of attendees, 40-50% of whom are Active Duty Military or Government representatives.

This growth underscores the Symposium’s unwavering commitment to the Global SOF mission: to advance the capabilities of special operations forces and equip them with the knowledge and technology needed to address evolving global threats.

Each year, SAWS brings together leaders, innovators, and industry experts to exchange insights, explore cutting-edge technology, and share strategies that enhance the readiness and resilience of our warfighters.

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