Jordan Country Commercial Guide
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Overview

Jordan is in a region often characterized by volatility and instability, making security a national priority. The government’s focus on internal security has enhanced stability, making the market attractive to investors. The country shares borders with Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Israel and the West Bank. Jordan’s stability is a priority for the United States. In 2025, the United States provided $425 million in State Department Foreign Military Financing (FMF) funds as part of its bilateral assistance package. The U.S. military assistance program is designed to meet Jordan’s defense needs to support border integrity and regional stability through the provision of materiel and training.

Jordan’s defense market is relatively small; U.S. companies account for 80 percent of the total imports, with the Czech Republic and Croatia ranking second with 8 percent and Croatia 6.7 percent. Primary end users include the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), Civil Defense, Public Security Directorate (PSD), and General Intelligence Department (GID). Responsibility of securing Jordan’s national security lies with the JAF, GID, and the Ministry of Interior, which supervises the PSD, including the Gendarmerie, and the Civil Defense. These entities seek to acquire the latest equipment and technologies to provide the highest level of security, whether for protecting the country from terrorism, securing Jordan’s borders, or maintaining internal and external stability. Given Jordan’s involvement in countering non-state actors outside its borders, a rise in defense spending is expected, with a particular emphasis on modernizing military capabilities. Although most equipment is imported, there is an increasing amount of security equipment and devices either assembled or produced domestically through Jordan Design and Development Bureau (JODDB) and, most recently, through Deep Element, a Jordanian company specialized in designing, developing, and integrating comprehensive security solutions in the field of airspace management, surveillance, and cybersecurity.

Safety and Security

U.S. companies hold up to 60 percent of the safety and security market in Jordan, with competition from Europe, Turkey, and Asia. Demand for safety and security equipment comes from four main sectors: banking, residential and commercial construction, firefighting, and tourism (hotels and resorts). There is a strong demand for the import of security equipment to meet the government’s security requirements.  

Jordan also hosts the Special Operations Forces Exhibition & Conference (SOFEX) biennially; this defense trade exhibition is held under the patronage of the King and with the full support of the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF). The exhibition attracts exhibitors and national pavilions from around the world to showcase new and innovative solutions. The next SOFEX will be held in October 2026 in Aqaba. U.S. companies interested in exhibiting or attending should contact the U.S. Commercial Service office at the U.S. Embassy in Amman.

Jordan also holds the Annual Warrior Competition – a combat-oriented competition that takes place at the King Abdullah II Special Operations Training Centre (KASOTC), an installation that specializes in counterterrorism, special operations, and irregular warfare tactics training. U.S. companies can participate to showcase their special forces and law enforcement products. 

Leading Sub-Sectors

Local market demand is driven by the commercial sector and the following segments:

1. Safety and Property Security Systems (infrastructure security)

  • CCTV and access controls
  • Fire protection systems and alarms
  • Automatic fire sprinklers
  • Fire detection and fighting systems
  • Bomb and metal detectors
  • X-ray and handheld scanners

2. Theft/Intrusion

  • Intrusion, robbery, and burglary systems
  • Burglar and motion alarms
  • Vehicle anti-theft and tracking
  • Electronic and video surveillance (CCTV, GPS, IP network)
  • Alarm signaling equipment
  • Safes and vaults

3. Public Safety

  • Detection instrumentation
  • Electrical signaling for safety and traffic control (e.g., roads, parking facilities, port installations, and airfields)

4. Defense 

  • Unmanned aerial and ground systems, including integrated AI
  • Border control surveillance equipment
  • Cybersecurity
  • Telecommunication equipment
  • Military vehicles
  • Tactical equipment
  • Integrated Air and Missile Defense Systems (including CUAS)
  • Logistic support
  • Combat arms
  • Air and ground mobility
  • CBRNE
  • Combat aircraft and helicopters

Opportunities

Jordanian authorities often favor American firms since the JAF receives substantial U.S. Foreign Military Financing (FMF), which requires equipment and solutions be purchased from U.S. vendors. Currently, the United States has $4.5 billion in active government-to-government sales cases with Jordan under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) system.

Recent and significant FMS notifications to Congress include: F-16 Block 70 aircraft; F-16 Air Combat Training Center; UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter and related equipment; Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Systems; F-16 weapons, munitions, ground vehicles, jet engines and logistics support; High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) with Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS), Heavy, Medium and Small Coastal Patrol Boats. Border Security Surveillance and Detection Systems; command and Control Equipment, Logistic Support Equipment, Infrastructure programs, Simulation Systems, and Training Aids equipment.

For additional information, please contact U.S Commercial Service - Jordan.

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