Jordanian military downs drone that breached airspace
Jordan's armed forces intercepted and shot down a drone that entered the kingdom's airspace early Tuesday, according to an official statement.
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AIThe official spokesperson for the Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army announced that the Royal Jordanian Air Force, as part of its monitoring and surveillance system, intercepted a drone that breached Jordanian airspace early Tuesday and brought it down in the eastern desert within the kingdom’s territory, in accordance with established rules of engagement.
According to the Jordan News Agency on its X platform account, the spokesperson affirmed that the Jordanian Armed Forces continue to fulfill their duty to protect the kingdom’s borders and maintain its security and sovereignty, and will not hesitate to respond to any threat to the nation’s security or the safety of its citizens.
Yesterday, a senior military source in the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces stated that Royal Jordanian Air Force jets intercepted and downed two drones targeting the kingdom’s territory.
The source, as quoted in a statement from the Jordanian military, added that the interception and downing operations did not result in any casualties or material damage.
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