Title:
Strengthening Counterterrorism and Anti-Narcotics Capabilities
Agreement Number:
7475370 P017092001
Agreement Value:
$2,000,000.00
Agreement Date:
Mar 4, 2026 - Jul 31, 2028
Description:
This project aims to strengthen the capacity and resilience of the Jordanian military and police to protect the stability of Jordan from threats of terrorism and transnational crime. The project focuses on increasing the surveillance, analysis and investigative skills of police officers to identify and arrest suspected drug traffickers. The project further supports the development of women’s skills in the Jordanian Special Operations Forces to support analysis and planning for counter terrorism operations. Project activities include: (1) Provision of technical advice and mentoring for senior managers on countering transnational drug trafficking. (2) Supplying surveillance and investigative equipment and training to counter drug trafficking. (3) Provision of advice and mentoring on the integration of women soldiers as senior managers in the Jordanian Special Operations Forces (JORSOF). (4) Training on intelligence analysis for women in JORSOF.
Organization:
Global Affairs Canada
Expected Results:
The expected outcomes for this project include: (1) Enhanced Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) effectiveness and gender sensitivity in disrupting cross-border narcotics trafficking and transnational organized crime; (2) Improved application of open-source intelligence (OSINT) capabilities by mixed gender personnel within Special Branch; (3) Enhanced operational effectiveness and gender sensitivity of the Jordanian Special Operations Forces counter-terrorism and intelligence capabilities.
Reference Number:
064-2025-2026-Q4-0149
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
International (non-government)
Recipient's Legal Name:
ARK Group DMCC
Program:
Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program
Program Purpose:
The Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program provides assistance to foreign states to enable them to prevent and respond to terrorist activity. It supports global efforts to fight terrorism and address terrorist threats to Canadians and Canadian interests throughout the world.