King visits JAF General Command

19 October 2026

His Majesty King Abdullah II, the Supreme Commander of the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army, visited the General Command of the JAF on Monday, accompanied by His Royal Highness Prince Hashem bin Abdullah II.

His Majesty, accompanied by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj. Gen. Majdi Al Harasis, was briefed on efforts to develop the operational, training, and technological capabilities of the JAF, and emphasised the importance of continuous technological modernisation to ensure the highest levels of military preparedness.

The King was also briefed on JAF initiatives to modernise systems and efforts aimed at enhancing capabilities and potential, in order to deal effectively with various current and future challenges and to keep pace with the rapid developments in the modern operational environment.

His Majesty praised JAF personnel across all posts, expressing pride in their dedication to protecting Jordan and safeguarding its security and stability.