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Jordan to Acquire Raytheon’s TOW Missiles
2016-05-11 Read More...
Jordan’s Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to acquire tube-launched, optically tracked, wireless-guided, or TOW, missiles made by Raytheon Company. Raytheon will begin deliveries this

8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference Concludes at SOFEX
2016-05-11 Read More...
The 8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC 2016) took place Monday May 9th 2016 at the Le Royal Hotel in Amman,

SOFEX 2016 Kicks Off at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman
2016-05-10 Read More...
The 11th version of The Special Operations Forces Exhibition and Conference (SOFEX 2016) is taking place from 09 to 12 May 2016 at King Abdullah I Airbase in Amman in the Hashemite Kingdom of

BAE Systems to Participate at SOFEX 2016
2016-05-03 Read More...
As part of its support to the military in the Middle East region, BAE Systems will attend SOFEX 2016, the XIth Special Operations Forces Exhibition being held in Amman from the 10th-12th May

Avon Protection’s CBRN Solutions at SOFEX 2016
2016-05-03 Read More...
Avon Protection, a world leader in chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological (CBRN) respiratory protection, announced its participation at the Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX 2016) due to take place in Amman, on 09 to 12 May

SOFEX to Host 8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference
2016-04-18 Read More...
The 8th Middle East Special Operations Commanders Conference (MESOC 2016) will take place on May 9, 2016, at the Le Royal Hotel in Amman,

Royal Jordanian Air Force to Amend F-16 Engine Modules
2016-02-29 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for repair and return of F-16 Engines, sustainment and support. The estimated cost is $115.1 million.The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA)

Jordan’s King Abdullah II Meets US Defense Secretary
2016-01-13 Read More...
Jordan’s King Abdullah II met with Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Secretary of State John Kerry on

U.S. Navy Ships 110 APKWS Units to Jordan
2015-12-02 Read More...
The U.S. Navy and industry partner BAE recently shipped 110 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System (APKWS) units to Jordan for integration on its CASA CN-235 light gunship

Raytheon to Expand Border Security Work in Jordan
2015-10-09 Read More...
Raytheon Company has been awarded an additional $18.6 million contract from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to help the Government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan (GoHKJ) secure its borders with Syria. The award is for increment three

RJAF Chooses the Pilatus PC-9 M Training System
2015-08-18 Read More...
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd is delighted to announce that the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) has signed a contract for the purchase of nine Pilatus PC-9 M training aircraft. The order also includes a simulator, training equipment and a comprehensive

Israel Gives 16 AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters to Jordan
2015-07-28 Read More...
As international efforts to counter the spread of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIL) intensify, Israel has given 16 surplus AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters to Jordan to prevent militants from spilling across the border.

US Congress Approves Weapons Transfers to Jordan
2015-07-10 Read More...
The White House passed legislation on Tuesday that would facilitate US weapons transfers to Jordan in the fight against Islamic State (ISIL)

LM to Deliver Sniper ATPs to Royal Jordanian Air Force
2015-06-22 Read More...
Lockheed Martin recently received a contract to deliver Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP) to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) in support of urgent operational

Jordanian Air Force to Receive More Thales I-Master Radars
2015-06-19 Read More...
Thales announced at Paris Air Show 2015 that they have been selected by the Jordanian Armed Forces to provide further I-Master SAR/GMTI radars for the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

Jordan Requests UH-60M VIP Blackhawk Helicopter
2015-05-07 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for a UH-60M VIP Blackhawk helicopter and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $21 million.

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