Two Lockheed C-130E Hercules aircraft were delivered to Jordan on Dececember 17 201, as part of a US grant, valued at $45 million. The aircraft shall be utilized primarily in supporting airlift operations for Jordan's participation in the UN's peacekeeping.
The delivery ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones, Prince Lt. Gen. Faisal bin Al Hussein, Chairman of the Jordanian Armed Forces Lt. Gen. Me’shal Zaben, and Commander of the Royal Jordanian Air Force Maj. Gen. Malek Habashneh, the United States
A third C-130E is scheduled for delivery second quarter of 2012 .
Source: local Arabic press.
Background:
US Security Assistance Program for Jordan:
Military assistance, totaling $300 million in Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and $3.8 million in International Military Education and Training (IMET) in FY 2010, supports the Jordanian Armed Forces’ (JAF) five-year plan for modernization, readiness, and enhanced interoperability between the JAF, U.S., and NATO forces to advance regional and global security. In addition, military assistance supports procurement and installation of technology to enhance Jordan’s border security.
Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Programs (NADR) funds, totaling $24.6 million in FY 2010, develop and implement strategic trade controls and build law enforcement capacities to better safeguard borders, manage threats, and respond to crises.
Reference: US Embassy – Jordan
