The Jordan Armed Forces – Arab Army is taking part in the Eager Lion 2026 exercise, which opened on Tuesday in the US state of Colorado in cooperation with US Central Command, as part of ongoing military cooperation and coordination between the two countries.
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Jordan's military attaché in the United States said the participation of the Jordan Armed Forces in the exercise would strengthen military cooperation with US forces, develop operational capabilities, raise readiness levels, and allow the exchange of expertise through joint training and planning, all of which enhances the ability to conduct joint operations efficiently and effectively.
The Deputy Director of Plans and Policy at US Central Command said that conducting the exercise within a complex operational environment reflects the level of cooperation and coordination between the participating forces. He also pointed to the importance of the Jordanian-American military partnership in supporting regional security and stability, developing joint operational capabilities, and addressing a range of challenges and threats.
The exercise runs for two weeks and includes a series of joint training activities across counterterrorism, air defence, maritime security, cybersecurity, and disaster and crisis response. Its aims are to raise readiness and operational efficiency, strengthen coordination and integration, and develop the planning and response skills of participating forces.
Eager Lion 2026 is the twelfth iteration of the exercise and continues the programme of joint training between the Jordan Armed Forces and US Central Command, contributing to the exchange of expertise and the enhancement of capacity to carry out joint missions and operations.
This article was originally written in Arabic for Al Ghad. It was translated into English with AI assistance and edited by Jordan News.
