- The United States approved a potential $280 million Foreign Military Sale to Jordan for KuMRFS radar systems and related support equipment pending congressional review.
- The proposed radar package aims to enhance Jordan’s air surveillance and command capabilities while supporting joint security operations aligned with U.S. regional defense objectives.
The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Jordan involving Ku Band Multi-Function Radio Frequency System (KuMRFS) radars and related equipment valued at an estimated $280 million, according to a congressional notification issued February 26, 2026.
The decision authorizes the formal notification to Congress, a required step before the sale can proceed, and reflects ongoing U.S. efforts to strengthen regional defense cooperation with Jordan, a designated Major Non-NATO Ally in the Middle East.
U.S. officials said the program is intended to help Jordan maintain operational readiness and support multinational security operations linked to United States Central Command (CENTCOM).
According to the State Department notification, the Government of Jordan requested KuMRFS radars along with associated command and control systems and a broad package of supporting equipment and services. The request includes generators, global positioning system receivers, spare and repair parts, specialized tools, test equipment, and technical manuals.
The package also covers training devices, new equipment instruction, and technical, engineering, and logistics support provided by U.S. government personnel and contractors. Additional elements include systems integration, checkout support, field service representatives, contractor logistics support, and program management reviews designed to ensure operational integration after delivery.
The State Department said in its notification that the proposed sale “will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO Ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Middle East.”
Officials added that the equipment is intended to enhance Jordan’s ability “to meet current and future threats by sustaining a credible force that can deter adversaries and participate in CENTCOM operations.”
RTX Missile Defense Technologies, headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, has been identified as the principal contractor for the program. The notification did not specify delivery timelines or deployment locations within Jordan, which are typically finalized during contract execution phases following congressional review.
Ku-band multi-function radar systems operate in a high-frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that allows for precise target detection and tracking. Systems of this type are commonly used for air defense surveillance, counter-unmanned aerial system missions, and fire control coordination, particularly in environments where small or fast-moving aerial threats must be detected quickly.
Ku-band radars provide high-resolution tracking capability that enables operators to identify aerial objects such as drones, cruise missiles, or aircraft at varying ranges while supporting integrated command networks. The inclusion of command and control components indicates the system will likely be integrated into Jordan’s broader air defense architecture rather than operating as a standalone sensor.