At the 44th U.S.-Jordan Joint Military Commission (JMC) meeting held in Washington, D.C., from May 1-2, 2024, U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Celeste Wallander and Jordanian Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Maj. Gen. Yousef Al-Hnaity reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening their longstanding security partnership. This partnership is considered a cornerstone of regional stability. The discussions included strategies for dealing with regional conflicts, countering drone threats, and combating extremist groups like ISIS. The U.S. praised Jordan’s humanitarian efforts in Gaza and ongoing leadership in the region, and committed to supporting the modernization of Jordan’s F-16 fleet to bolster its defense capabilities. Both nations acknowledged the importance of their bilateral relationship and the need to continue collaborative efforts to tackle shared security challenges.–News Desk