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KEEN INTEREST IN L3HARRIS

NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

The Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) has improved situational awareness, mobil- be mounted in a low-profile chassis, and
expressed interest in the L3Harris Ground ity and protection to soldiers,” Garry W. can be concealed without interfering with
Panoramic Night Vision Goggle (GPNVG), Rosholt, Corporate Vice President, Middle vehicle navigation and passenger egress,”
which provides a 97-degree panoramic field- East Operations told Daily News. “The indi- Chris Olschewski, Sales Account Manager,
of-view that enables increased situational vidual monoculars can be detached from Communications System, told Daily News.
awareness and operational effectiveness. the system and powered with the included
power adapter to provide a low-profile The RF-7850D provides interoperability
“The GPNVG is designed to provide handheld night vision goggle. It provides across every echelon of the battlefield,
the operator maximum visual information bridging communication from the tactical
for accurate assessment and acquisition.” edge soldier to the VHF and UHF mid-tier
and the airborne tier, supporting seamless
At the ongoing show, L3Harris is showcas- communications throughout, he added.
ing a wide range of equipment capabilities
ideal for the region. The company is also
focussing on communications systems, Jordanian army currently uses the Falcon
“which is a high priority for the customers series of tactical vehicular and handheld
in the region”. communication systems.
“One of the mission critical equipment “We are also looking at upgrading oppor-
we are showcasing is the RF-7850D tunities for the communication systems.
multi-channel multi mission radio. It The RF-7850D is interoperable with the
helps in Swap-reduced multi-channel legacy Falcon I and Falcon II systems and is
communications for tactical vehicles and software designed, ready to interface with
tactical operations centres. When used in next generation waveforms and networking
a vehicular application, the RF-7850D can technology,” Olschewski said.

countries and their people and was vocal
in his praise of Kuwait’s stance with regard
to various Arab, regional, and international
issues.

The Kuwaiti defence minister, who is lead-
ing his country’s delegation at the ongoing
edition, was impressed by the plethora of
opportunities at the event for participants
to learn about modern weapons technology
and to see up close modern military and
defence equipment. In addition to lauding
Jordan’s efforts in organizing SOFEX 2022,
he also spoke about the “distinguished”
relations between the two countries as well
JORDAN PRIME MINISTER AND KUWAIT as the mutual commitment to expanding
DEFENSE MINISTER DISCUSS GROWING TIES cooperation in all fields.
Growing defense ties between Jordan and would include exchanging expertise and The two countries have shared a growing
Kuwait are set to receive a further fillip fol- joint training. and deep-rooted commitment to peace in
lowing a meeting between Jordan Prime the region. In May this year, the Kuwaiti
Minister and Minister of Defence Bisher According to the Jordan News Agency, Army, represented by the Amiri Guards, took
Al Khasawneh with Kuwaiti Minister of Petra, the meeting was also attended by part in the joint “Shields of Al-Nashama 2”
Defence Sheikh Abdullah Ali Abdullah Al Kuwaiti Ambassador to Jordan Abdulaziz military exercise for security and protec-
Sabah. Dihani. At the meeting, the Prime Minister tion held in Jordan. The exercises included
spoke about the “deep-rooted” natures shooting from different types of weapons,
During the meeting, which took place on of Jordanian-Kuwaiti relations under the protection operations, storming and evac-
the second day of the ongoing event, the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah uating buildings, and using motorcades’
two leaders discussed ways to enhance and Kuwait Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad vehicles and helicopters to evacuate VIPs
joint cooperation between the Jordanian Al Jaber Al Sabah. He also referred to the
and Kuwaiti armed forces. The efforts “distinguished” relations between the two in danger or under attack.
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