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AIMING TO BE THE ARAB DEFENSE NUCLEUS IN THE REGION

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a JODDB distinguishes itself in the MENA on scientific and applied research methodol-
nation that has persisted through turbu- region through dedication to applying excel- ogies that directed to accomplishment and
lent times. The country’s leaders have long lence in design and development, test and meeting requirements of the end user from
attempted to balance the allocation of evaluation, technology incubation and pro- the beginning to the end of the development/
resources between a strong military and a viding a broad range of products, services research project.
developing economy in their quest for sta- and capabilities in various fields, includ-
bility, peace and prosperity. ing Land systems, Weapons, Ammunition, The scope of work of the Research and
Electronics, Electro-optics, Troops gear, Development Directorate covers several
Jordan’s troubled environment and exposure Disruptive future technology (AI, VR, Cyber areas, including ground systems, weap-
to regional and transnational turmoil have Security, 3D Printing) projects, Ballistics ons, electronic systems and unmanned
been key shapers of its defense policy. Testing and Training, within a purpose-built systems, which are implemented by follow-
free industrial zone, the Industrial Gate Free ing best practices in project management.
Containing these effects has topped Jordan’s Zone. Projects development stages include: stud-
list, leading it to invest in airpower, special ies and research, design, manufacturing/
forces and light infantry. In light of the new, rapid and multiple chal- prototyping, test and evaluation, and user
lenges and variables, JODDB is looking trials. In addition, research and development
Jordan Design and Development Bureau for appropriate creative solutions to keep activities focus on achieving technological
(JODDB) was established by a royal decree pace with global changes in the field of progress and knowledge transfer through
in 1999, as an independent military/civil- science and technology, as clear future strategic partnerships with global research
ian organization affiliated with the Jordan vision provides sufficient flexibility and the institutions by their participation in identify-
Armed Forces (JAF). The establishment of ability to respond necessary to the various ing, selecting and training next generation of
Jordanian engineers and scientists.
the Bureau was one of His Majesty’s, King rapid changes imposed by the competitive
Abdullah II, top priorities upon the assump- environment. JODDB covers its activities under four main
tion of his constitutional powers, in the aim clusters: Land System & Industrial Solutions,
of becoming the Arab defense nucleus in Therefore, the strategy of research and devel- Troops Gear & Armament Solutions, Smart-
the region. opment in JODDB as a Design House relies Tech Zone and Support & Services Clusters.

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