https://arab.news/v2fra
- Organizer: ‘Timing reflects growing threats posed by unmanned systems regionally and globally’
- Representatives from 41 countries in attendance
LONDON: Jordan is hosting a two-day conference that started on Tuesday to discuss the latest developments in drone detection and interception technologies, ethical considerations and future challenges, Petra news agency reported.
The Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Middle East and Africa Conference in Amman gathers representatives from 41 countries, including those in Europe, North America and NATO.
The Jordan Design and Development Bureau organized the conference, whose agenda comprises more than 20 panel sessions featuring 25 speakers, including international experts, specialists and developers.
“The timing of the conference reflects the growing threats posed by unmanned systems regionally and globally,” said Ayman Batran, general director of the bureau.
The conference is supported by the Jordan Armed Forces and was inaugurated by Maj. Gen. Yousef Huneiti, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The event is being attended by senior army officers, security officials, government representatives, ambassadors and international experts, Petra reported.