Today’s defence news includes coverage of the Prime Minister’s visit to Jordan, where she will announce plans on better cooperation for countering Daesh, including training for their Armed Forces.
Jordan visit
The Daily Mail, The Times, The Telegraph, the Daily Mirror, ITV and Sky News all report the Prime Minister’s visit to the Middle East that begins today, saying that she is travelling to the frontline of the war on terror to announce that UK military trainers will help the Jordanian air force in its fight against Daesh
It is reported that military trainers will be sent to help the Jordanians better integrate their air and land assets on operations, providing training in the UK and in Jordan for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, who are the service personnel who direct combat action of aircraft in offensive operations, and supporting aviation safety training. There will also be an increase in the number of places available to RJAF personnel on UK courses in niche areas such as air battle management and electronic warfare.
You can read more on the Prime Minister’s visit to the Middle East here.
More information about Britain and Jordan’s defence relationship is available here.
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