His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, directed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti, in a letter, to devise a comprehensive strategy and roadmap to achieve a structural transformation in the Armed Forces over the course of the next three years.
“Our Arab Army is a national institution that every Jordanian is proud of. Its personnel continue to serve Jordan with courage, distinction and dedication, bravely countering any threats to its borders and the security of its citizens, and setting the greatest examples of bravery and devotion,” HM wrote, Petra news agency reported.
“Driven by our commitment to bolstering the capabilities of our Arab Army and ensuring the continuous development of its capacities and tools, we direct you to devise a comprehensive strategy and a clear roadmap to achieve a structural transformation in the Armed Forces over the next three years, with the goal of enabling them to counter the current and future threats, as well as rapid changes and emerging challenges brought on by technological developments and expanding areas of operations.
We must examine the requirements for modernising and developing our Armed Forces, while restructuring them to keep pace with combat demands within various environments of operation. This should be done in a way that ensures mastery of modern warfare techniques, as well effective utilisation of capabilities in keeping with the nature of modern hybrid and untraditional wars.
We aspire to have efficient, adaptable, and highly qualified Armed Forces, which we must continue to arm, train, and equip to handle modern combat methods, ensuring they remain at maximum professionalism and combat readiness to achieve strategic deterrence. Precise and well-developed combat doctrines must govern all army formations, characterised by lean simplicity, efficiency, and applicability through optimum utilisation of defensive and offensive capabilities. Moreover, plans should be developed for training and armament that serve tactical operations.
Our Armed Forces must have the ability to protect their key strategic and operational centres. In order to establish a proficient, trusted and secure command, control, and communication apparatus, the army must be able to employ modern defence technology in coordination with specialised directorates and research and development centres within its ranks. It must also be able to cooperate with defence industry companies locally and in friendly countries,” the letter added.
“We must also work to ensure a competitive edge in one or more areas of operational combat, prioritise investing and capacity-building in cyber defence and offence operations to guarantee competitiveness, and employ drone and artificial intelligence technologies across every level of the Armed Forces’ units.
Our Armed Forces must have sufficient reserve forces, equipped with the various needed capabilities to execute their operations efficiently and in accordance with the duties assigned to them in tactical plans. These plans must also entail the most effective deployment of units from the Border Guards, the Gendarmerie, and the Public Security Directorate’s Special Police. Moreover, the logistical support apparatus must be bolstered to cover all levels and ensure the smooth flow of supply lines and sustainability.
To ensure a qualitative leap in our defence industry capabilities and to keep pace with rapid developments in this field, we must redirect the role of the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB). We must strengthen its capacity to become a hub for research, development, and manufacturing of advanced defence technology, in line with the latest global standards, and with the goal of meeting various national needs in this domain.
This transformation strategy must also include clear steps to restructure the funds and investment companies affiliated with the Armed Forces, in accordance with the highest professional standards of governance and administration,” HM explained.
“Based on the above, I look forward to receiving this strategy and roadmap, so that it may be adopted and implemented immediately. I am confident that you and the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army personnel will be up to the task of developing and modernising our Army and achieving a qualitative leap to ensure that our Armed Forces remain, as always, in the vanguard of military forces, known for their efficiency and keeping up with various modern developments. Efforts to develop and modernise our Armed Forces will be met with my full support, to advance our Army and protect our dear Jordan,” HM concluded.
In turn, Huneiti praised the King’s unwavering commitment to developing the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army to ensure that the JAF are always prepared to perform their duty in safeguarding Jordan and protecting its citizens.
He added that it is an honor to be tasked with developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy and roadmap to achieve a structural transformation in the armed forces.
Huneiti noted that His Majesty’s directive will motivate the armed forces to move forward with the modernization and development process, particularly in light of the need to keep pace with modern combat methods, emerging regional and international challenges, technological developments, and artificial intelligence applications.
He said the King’s vision will guide the JAF through the process in order to achieve the desired development, enhance the efficiency and combat readiness of army personnel, activate the role of the research and development centers affiliated with the armed forces, and restructure JAF investment funds and companies, in line with the highest professional standards.
On Monday, His Majesty King Abdullah II visited the General Command of the JAF, accompanied by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II.
His Majesty reviewed the operational, training, and logistical activities carried out by the JAF to achieve the highest levels of preparedness.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti briefed the King, noting that the JAF has initiated the first steps to prepare a comprehensive strategy and a clear roadmap for restructuring the Armed Forces over the next three years, in accordance with the Royal directives, with the aim of enhancing efficiency and readiness to deal with various current and future challenges and situations.
Huneiti also emphasised the JAF’s commitment to maintaining balance between different operational environments, and integration between different branches and formations, in order to keep pace with the requirements of modern combat and unconventional warfare, and to strengthen the capabilities of the reserve forces, with a focus on modernising command, control, and communications systems.
His Majesty expressed appreciation for the efforts of the armed forces personnel, emphasising his pride in the vital role they play in safeguarding the security and stability of the Kingdom. (Royal Court/Petra; Photo: Jordanian King, Crown Prince Visit JAF General Command on 26 January 2026 © Petra)
