Amman: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Huneiti visited the Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) on Monday. He was received by Chairman of the Board of Directors Mufreh Tarawneh, Director General of the centre Ayman Batran, department heads, representatives from affiliated companies, and senior Armed Forces officers.
According to Jordan News Agency, Huneiti was briefed on the centre's role in providing technology-driven solutions that serve national security and peace. The centre aims to enhance competitiveness by developing manufacturing capabilities in collaboration with local human resources. He emphasized the importance of translating royal visions related to JODDB, focusing on localizing and expanding Jordan's defense industries.
During the visit, Huneiti discussed strengthening strategic partnerships with Jordanian universities and research institutes, aiming to harness the talents of young people to achieve national objectives. Batran explained that JODDB supports the Jordanian Armed Forces by providing advanced military technology and defense solutions to meet operational and training needs.
Batran also noted the centre's partnerships with Arab and international entities. He highlighted efforts to develop drone countermeasures due to the proliferation of drones in various operations. The centre has developed a system to detect radio frequencies emitted by drones, enabling identification of target type and frequency. Additionally, it is working on an advanced radar system capable of 360-degree tracking of moving targets in open areas, as well as portable systems tailored for buildings and facilities.
Huneiti was briefed on the centre's capabilities in designing and developing defense and technological equipment, and its role in equipping soldiers in the field. He observed demonstrations of research and development projects, including the electronic shooting range and drone technology, expressing admiration for the centre's achievements.
Established in 1999 by royal vision as an independent civil-military institution under the Jordanian Armed Forces, JODDB has become the nucleus of Jordan's defense, security, and technology industries, as well as a leading regional center for research, design, and development.