In a landmark first, the Indian Army participated in the CAPEX Capability Demonstration at Tampa, US
New Delhi ( The Indian View Bureau ) : An Indian Armed Forces delegation, led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh and the seniormost serving Special Forces Officer of the Indian Armed Forces, participated in #SOFWeek2026 held at Tampa, Florida, from 18-21 May 2026. The event brought together Special Operations Forces, defence leaders and industry partners from over 70 nations.
In a landmark first, the Indian Army participated in the prestigious CAPEX Capability Demonstration at Tampa, showcasing the professionalism and operational excellence of Indian Special Forces in counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, high-altitude and jungle warfare operations. India’s participation at #SOFWeek2026 reflects the deepening India–US defence partnership and the expanding global footprint of the Indian Armed Forces.
The 2026 USSOCOM Capability Demonstration, titled “Battle in the Bay”, was conducted on 20 May 2026 at the Tampa waterfront and featured US Special Operations Forces alongside contingents from ten partner nations in an integrated live operational environment. India’s debut participation showcased the operational proficiency of Indian Special Forces in counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, high-altitude combat and jungle warfare operations.
India’s participation at SOF Week 2026 marks an important step in enhancing international Special Operations cooperation and reflects the nation’s growing role in shaping global Special Operations strategy, interoperability and capability development.
