Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hunaiti, attended live fire drills on Thursday featuring the Al-Hussein tank and advanced artillery systems, part of ongoing efforts to enhance the operational readiness of the Jordan Armed Forces.During the visit, Al-Hunaiti received a detailed briefing from the Commander of the Royal Maintenance Corps, who outlined the tank's comprehensive upgrades, including overhauls to its key systems, electronic components, and targeting technologies.The live fire drills involved personnel from the Royal 40th Armored Brigade of the Central Military Zone. The unit, recently trained on the advanced TOGS (Thermal Observation and Gunnery System), demonstrated precision targeting in both day and night scenarios, showing enhanced proficiency in adverse weather conditions.The firing exercise aimed to test the readiness of the Hussein tank and enhance the skills of its operators, following modifications to its firing, targeting, and night vision systems by the Royal Maintenance Corps to ensure accuracy and operational readiness.Additionally, Al-Hunaiti oversaw the live testing of the WM80 multiple rocket launcher, deployed by the Royal 28th Rocket Battalion under the Royal Artillery Corps. Known for its long-range accuracy, the WM80 demonstrated its ability to strike strategic targets with precision.Participants in the drills displayed high levels of skill, hitting their targets with accuracy, underscoring the forces’ readiness for operational deployment in various combat scenarios.General Al-Hunaiti commended the troops for their performance and emphasized the importance of continuous training and testing to maintain the high combat effectiveness of the JAF. He noted that such exercises are critical in bolstering the armed forces’ preparedness to confront evolving security threats.The Armed Forces are committed to developing and upgrading their systems and equipment to enhance their operational capabilities. Additionally, they aim to leverage advanced technologies and techniques to take advantage of the various benefits they offer, while also training their personnel on these innovations.It is noteworthy that the General Command of the Armed Forces has, as part of its strategic plans, focused on developing armored and artillery capabilities by introducing various new types of tanks and rocket launchers, equipping many formations and units within the Armed Forces with these advanced systems.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hunaiti, attended live fire drills on Thursday featuring the Al-Hussein tank and advanced artillery systems, part of ongoing efforts to enhance the operational readiness of the Jordan Armed Forces.
During the visit, Al-Hunaiti received a detailed briefing from the Commander of the Royal Maintenance Corps, who outlined the tank's comprehensive upgrades, including overhauls to its key systems, electronic components, and targeting technologies.
The live fire drills involved personnel from the Royal 40th Armored Brigade of the Central Military Zone. The unit, recently trained on the advanced TOGS (Thermal Observation and Gunnery System), demonstrated precision targeting in both day and night scenarios, showing enhanced proficiency in adverse weather conditions.
The firing exercise aimed to test the readiness of the Hussein tank and enhance the skills of its operators, following modifications to its firing, targeting, and night vision systems by the Royal Maintenance Corps to ensure accuracy and operational readiness.
Additionally, Al-Hunaiti oversaw the live testing of the WM80 multiple rocket launcher, deployed by the Royal 28th Rocket Battalion under the Royal Artillery Corps. Known for its long-range accuracy, the WM80 demonstrated its ability to strike strategic targets with precision.
Participants in the drills displayed high levels of skill, hitting their targets with accuracy, underscoring the forces’ readiness for operational deployment in various combat scenarios.
General Al-Hunaiti commended the troops for their performance and emphasized the importance of continuous training and testing to maintain the high combat effectiveness of the JAF. He noted that such exercises are critical in bolstering the armed forces’ preparedness to confront evolving security threats.
The Armed Forces are committed to developing and upgrading their systems and equipment to enhance their operational capabilities. Additionally, they aim to leverage advanced technologies and techniques to take advantage of the various benefits they offer, while also training their personnel on these innovations.
It is noteworthy that the General Command of the Armed Forces has, as part of its strategic plans, focused on developing armored and artillery capabilities by introducing various new types of tanks and rocket launchers, equipping many formations and units within the Armed Forces with these advanced systems.
