Amman, June 23 (Petra) – Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Major General Yousef Hunaiti visited the Defence Procurement Directorate on Tuesday, where he was briefed on its key activities, achievements and future development plans aimed at meeting the Jordan Armed Forces' procurement needs with the highest standards of efficiency and transparency.

Hunaiti received a briefing on the Joint Military Electronic Procurement System (JAF-MEPS) and inaugurated its first phase. He was briefed on the project's implementation stages and its technical and operational features.

Director of Defence Procurement said the system represents a major step forward in military procurement and tendering processes by transitioning to a fully integrated electronic platform.

The system is expected to enhance speed, accuracy, transparency and operational efficiency, while improving services provided to companies and suppliers.

He added that the launch marks the first phase of a comprehensive project that will be gradually expanded to procurement entities across the Jordan Armed Forces as part of broader efforts to modernise the military procurement system.

Hunaiti urged continuing modernisation and digital transformation efforts and discussed the role of advanced technologies in improving operational performance and enhancing the efficiency of military systems.

The visit was attended by several Jordan Armed Forces officers. At the conclusion of the tour, Hunaiti signed the visitors' record.

//Petra// AK