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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.

Jordan’s King, Canada’s PM Discuss Regional Threats
2015-05-01 Read More...
King Abdullah II of Jordan held talks with the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa on Wednesday, discussing the latest developments in the Middle East and the world.

Jordan Requests Two 35 Meter Coastal Patrol Boats
2015-03-19 Read More...
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for 35 Meter Coastal Patrol Boats and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $80 million.

Kuwait’s Army Chief-of-Staff Visits Jordan
2015-03-17 Read More...
Kuwait's Army Chief-of-Staff Lieutenant General Mohammad Khaled Al-Khodher and his accompanying delegation arrived in the Jordanian capital on Sunday for a three-day visit which will include meeting high ranking Jordanian officials.

Jordan Requests M31 Unitary Guided GMLRS Rocket Pods
2015-03-09 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for M31 Unitary Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) Rocket Pods and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an

Paramount to Produce Combat Vehicles in Jordan
2015-03-02 Read More...
Paramount Group, Africa’s largest privately owned defense and aerospace business and Jordan’s state-owned defense company, the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) has signed a major contract for the production of the world’s most

ATK and KADDB Define Baseline for AC-295 Gunship
2014-07-21 Read More...
ATK, a leader in weaponized, special-mission aircraft, and the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) have defined the baseline configuration of the medium AC-295 gunships for the Hashemite Kingdom of

Bell Helicopter Demos Huey II, Bell 407GT in the Middle East
2014-07-14 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, showcased the full capabilities of the Bell Huey II and the Bell 407GT during a series of demo flights in Jordan and Saudi Arabia in May and June 2014.

Airbus Helicopters, Royal Jordanian Air Force Celebrate Over 30 Years of Cooperation
2014-07-01 Read More...
On May 27th2014, the Royal Jordanian Air Force and Airbus Helicopters celebrated over 30 years of relationship and fruitful cooperation with a special anniversary event under the leadership of HRH Prince Feisal Bin Al

KADDB Signs MoU with ATK, Airbus Defence and Space
2014-06-26 Read More...
King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) and The KADDB Investment Group (KIG) concluded a successful participation at the Eurosatory 2014 Exhibition which was held in Paris, France from 16-20 June

Lockheed Martin to Deliver Five Sniper ATP to Jordan
2014-06-23 Read More...
In 2013, the Royal Jordanian Air Force selected Lockheed Martin’s Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) to equip its fleet of F-16 aircraft, becoming the 16th international customer for the program.

23 Countries to Participate at “Eager Lion” Drills in Jordan
2014-05-23 Read More...
Forces from 23 countries, including Jordan and the US, will hold military drills in Jordan aimed at exchanging expertise and improving operations' coordination among participating troops, the Jordanian Armed Forces

Roketsan Receives “Best Stand Design” Award at SOFEX
2014-05-16 Read More...
Roketsan participated at the SOFEX 2014 Defense Industry Exhibition which was held in Jordan’s capital Amman for the third time this past week (05-08 May

ASELSAN Exhibited Latest Defense Systems at SOFEX
2014-05-15 Read More...
ASELSAN attended SOFEX 2014 under the chairmanship of Hasan Canpolat and a delegation consisting of Vice Chairman Murat

Avon Protection’s CBRN Respiratory System at SOFEX
2014-05-13 Read More...
Respiratory protection at its very best was showcased at SOFEX this past week (6-8 May 2014; Amman, Jordan) in a purpose designed product by Avon Protection, a world leader in respiratory protection systems technology.

Jordan Acquires BAE Systems’ Precision Rockets
2014-05-08 Read More...
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the U.S. Navy have formally signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance for the first international sale of BAE Systems’ Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWSTM) laser-guided

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