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and Evaluation Center is the authorized light weapons. analyzes information and provides the
party to test the factory’s products of hel- This agreement comes within the frame- necessary data based on algorithms deve-
mets, vests and protective plates in order work of enhancing cooperation between loped by Jordanian youth. JODDB displays
to confirm the products conformity to the the two companies in terms of experience a model of the system on an ambulance
international standards, which enables the and knowledge exchange, especially in the within JODDB pavilion. The signing of this
factory to market its products. field of converting M16 rifles to M4 rifles. agreement comes within JODDB`s stra-
The agreement offers the possibility for tegy to support innovation and creativity
Abu Al-Ragheb added that JODDB`s Test further discussions regarding enhancing of Jordanian startups, promote distinguis-
and Evaluation center is a state-of-the art the capabilities of local manufacturing of hed startups and transform creative ideas
center and one of its kind in the Middle light weapon systems in the future. The into viable products and solutions to benefit
East in terms of the used technologies and MoU was signed on the sidelines of the from the capabilities of Jordanian youth.
equipment, the accumulated experience show. This cooperation is expected to play
and the good reputation of its staff. This a key role in JODDB`s efforts to develop
paved the way for the center to get accre- a sustainable and self-sufficient defence JODDB and Jordanian
dited by the United Kingdom Accreditation industries sector in the Hashemite Kingdom Green Circle Come Together
Service (UKAS) to perform more than 400 of Jordan by supporting the localization of
standard tests. Consequently, JODDB defence products manufacturing. Abu Al-Ragheb also announced that a
became the reference for several organi- memorandum of understanding has been
zations and manufacturers in the region With Doctor GT signed between JODDB and the Jordanian
in this matter. Green Circle Company in the field of cyber-
Rateb Abu Al-Ragheb also announced security. The signing of this memorandum
JAWS and Colt’s Manufacturing that an agreement of understanding was aims at promoting the integration between
signed between JODDB and Doctor GT, one the public and private sectors in raising the
Jordan Armament and Weapon Systems of the Jordanian startups. As per the agree- level of national awareness in this field
(JAWS), one of Jordan Design and ment, JODDB adopted the production of a through courses, competitions and servi-
Development Bureau (JODDB) subsidiaries, system for vehicle tracking, fleet manage- ces that will be provided in cooperation
signed a memorandum of understan- ment and maintenance for military and civil between the two parties. It was agreed to
ding with an American company, Colt’s applications. launch a guiding framework to inform those
Manufacturing LLC, which specializes in the interested in the field of cybersecurity of the
design, development and manufacturing of The system is programmed in Arabic, best practices to reach professionalism.

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