Jordan

Jordan Wants US Patriot Systems Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Jordan has asked the US government to deploy Patriot air defense systems in Amman amid rising tensions in the region.

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Jordan Says Shot Down TNT-Loaded Drone From Syria

Jordan's army said it shot down a drone loaded with TNT explosives trying to enter its airspace from Syria.

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Jordan OKs Purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s From Lockheed Martin

The Royal Jordanian Air Force has announced the purchase of 12 Block 70 F-16s from American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin.

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L3Harris to Upgrade F-16 Fighters for Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco

L3Harris Technologies has secured a $29-million contract with Bahrain, Jordan, and Morocco to upgrade their F-16 fighter jets.

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Bell Textron to Supply 10 Bell 505 Trainer Helicopters to Jordan

Bell Textron will produce and deliver 10 Bell 505 trainer helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force.

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Military Drill With Red Sea Countries

Saudi Arabia has concluded a five-day joint military drill with Red Sea coastal countries Djibouti, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Yemen, and Somalia.

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UN Peacekeeper Killed in Mali ‘Terrorist’ Attack

A UN peacekeeper was killed and three others injured Wednesday in a "terrorist attack" on their convoy in Kidal, northern Mali.

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US Approves Potential $70M Missile Sale to Jordan

The US has approved the potential sale of guided multiple launch rocket systems to Jordan for an estimated $70 million.

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US OKs $5B Military Equipment Sale to Jordan, Allies

The US has approved the possible sale of weapons and equipment to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia for $5 billion.

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US Navy Announces Jordan-Based Joint Drone Hub

The US Navy has established a Red Sea-based drone operations joint hub to be shared with Jordan's navy from next month.

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