Amman, Jordan – The Jordanian army announced on Tuesday that it had dealt decisively with an unidentified drone that managed to penetrate Jordanian airspace at dawn that same day, confirming that it was completely shot down in the eastern desert region located within Jordanian territory, in strict application of the military rules of engagement adopted in such emergency circumstances.
Details of the interception operation according to the rules of engagement
In detailing the security incident, the official spokesperson for the Jordanian Armed Forces explained that the relevant units dealt with the intruding aerial target with utmost precision and vigilance, successfully downing the drone deep within the eastern desert of the Kingdom. The downing operation was carried out smoothly and in accordance with established military rules of engagement, ensuring the prevention of any potential threats and protecting the safety and security of citizens in the surrounding areas.
Official assurances of protecting national sovereignty and borders
In official statements carried by the official Jordanian news agency Petra, the army spokesman stressed that the Jordanian Armed Forces – the Arab Army – continue to perform their sacred national duty with full efficiency and competence in protecting the Kingdom’s land, air and sea borders, as well as preserving the nation’s security, stability and full sovereignty.
The military spokesman added in a decisive tone that the armed forces “will never tolerate any threat to the security of the homeland and the safety of its citizens,” calling on everyone to obtain information from official and competent sources and not to be swayed by rumors that may accompany such field events, while the concerned authorities continue to follow up on the details of the incident and determine its dimensions.
