AMMAN — HRH Crown Prince Hussein on Thursday visited the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB) workshops in Duleil, which conduct research and development to provide optimal solutions for the defence and trade sectors in Jordan and the Middle East.

 

During the visit, the Crown Prince was briefed on KADDB’s achievements in research and development over the past years, as well as the tactical support, equipment, weapons and defence systems it provides to the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF) and other security agencies, a Royal Court statement said.

 

The Crown Prince commended the advanced level KADDB has achieved in the development of defence solutions, as well as the design and manufacture of military and civilian machinery.

 

The visit also included a tour of an exhibition that showcases safety equipment, light weapons, night vision devices, armoured vehicles and ammunition products designed and manufactured by KADDB companies.

 

KADDB was established in 1999 as an independent government entity within the JAF. Along with its affiliated companies, KADDB employs 1,200 individuals, selling and promoting products in over 35 countries and participating in a number of specialised defence exhibitions around the world, according to the statement.