From May 5–8, 2025, Tampa, Florida, will host SOF Week 2025, the foremost annual event for the international Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. Sponsored by USSOCOM and the Global SOF Foundation, the event serves as a critical platform for fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence in modern special operations. ​

Watchbird is honored to participate in this significant gathering, engaging directly with the operators and defense industry partners who have played a vital role in the development and refinement of our SAFEgaiter™ system. This low-burden, high-protection respiratory device is designed to shield soldiers from hazardous airborne threats during both combat and training scenarios. The invaluable feedback and rigorous field testing provided by the SOF community have been pivotal in advancing our mission to deliver innovative, combat-ready protective gear.

The SAFEgaiter is now ready to launch

Our presence at SOF Week underscores our commitment to the "Detect to Protect — and stay operational" ethos. We look forward to meaningful dialogues, knowledge exchange, and strengthening our collaborations within the SOF community.