AEVEX Unveils Mako Lite Demonstrations and ForgeX 3D Printing at SOF Week
AVEX•AEVEX is presenting daily sea-borne demonstrations of its Mako Lite unmanned surface vessel and showcasing its ForgeX additive manufacturing system at Booth 1933 during SOF Week 2026 in Tampa. The exhibit includes autonomous launched effects, advanced positioning and navigation solutions, plus airborne and maritime unmanned platforms.
1. SOF Week Showcase
At Booth 1933 on Level 3 of the Tampa Convention Center during SOF Week 2026, AEVEX is showcasing its autonomous systems, launched effects, airborne ISR and mission-enabling unmanned platforms to defense and special operations leaders.
2. Demonstrations and Exhibits
Attendees can view daily harbor demonstrations of the Mako Lite unmanned surface vehicle each morning, explore the ForgeX rapid additive manufacturing exhibit at the entrance, and observe indoor displays of advanced positioning, navigation and timing solutions alongside multi-domain unmanned platforms.
3. Strategic Outlook
The week-long event provides AEVEX opportunities to engage with customers and partners on mission priorities, highlight affordable front-line-ready technologies and position its autonomous and additive manufacturing capabilities for potential procurement and collaboration.
