USCENTCOM Commander Visits the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

On 21-22 February, Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), visited the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and met with Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Huneiti, Chairman of the Jordan Joint Chiefs of Staff, other key Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) leaders, and visited their exquisite Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) production and training facility.

The leaders discussed the evolving security situation in the region, deepening the bilateral defense relationship between the U.S. and Jordan, and further expanding the military-to-military relationship with the JAF, which continues to serve as a steadfast and reliable strategic partner for peace and stability in the region.

The leaders also discussed innovation efforts, such as rapid prototyping and industrial scale mass-production capabilities for UAS system development, which is essential for lethality on the modern battlefield.

The leaders reiterated their commitment to building on the long history of cooperation between the two countries, which established diplomatic ties more than 75 years ago.

"The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a critical partner in the region. They provide leadership, competent and capable forces, and an unshakeable commitment to the Defeat-ISIS campaign. Jordan's efforts are vital to regional stability," said Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, commander, U.S. Central Command.