The visit of His Majesty King Abdullah II to the General Command of the Jordanian Armed Forces, accompanied by His Highness Prince Hussein bin Abdullah II, Crown Prince, is a distinguished strategic political visit that confirms that the restructuring of the army is a state option in a phase of global power transformations and a considered response to a future in which the tools of conflict and security standards are changing. The visit carries a number of messages
The first message conveyed by this visit is that the high command is personally following the modernization path and places it at the core of its priorities. The army is the backbone of national security and is being rebuilt through direct vision, clear responsibility, and explicit linkage between political decision-making and military implementation, and that the restructuring process is a strategic choice not subject to discretion or delay
The second message is embodied in the Crown Prince accompanying this visit. His Highness sends a clear message that the future of the army, as well as the future of the state, is based on the youth and their ability to adapt to rapid technological transformations. The Crown Prince is known for his deep interest in technology, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, transferring this interest from the civilian sphere to the heart of the military institution
Today, restructuring the army means transitioning towards new concepts of security and defense. Modern wars rely on data and cyber space, and these concepts are the army's future arsenal. Here, the youth equipped with modern technological concepts form the foundation of the modern army, being the essential element in transformation and its main driver
At this point, the Crown Prince's interest in technology meets with the restructuring of the army. The contemporary army is an integrated system of smart systems, instant communication, and advanced information analysis. Restructuring in this era means building specialized units capable of dealing with non-traditional threats from cyber warfare to drones, smart border management, and up to protecting the digital infrastructure of the state
This transformation highlights the most important meeting point: investing in human resources. Just as His Highness the Prince motivates the youth to innovate in civilian sectors, the military institution is shifting towards attracting minds, training competencies, and integrating technical knowledge into its structure. The soldier in the upcoming phase moves from the traditional concept to a broader field; he is a data analyst, system operator, and an actor in a complex environment requiring quick decision-making and precise response
This path reflects an advanced understanding of the meaning of national security. Security is no longer confined to the traditional concept but has extended to protecting networks, digital infrastructure, the integrity of national decisions, and the ability to predict risks before they occur, thus restructuring is a long-term investment in stability
And the visit of the King, accompanied by the Crown Prince, sketches the features of a new phase: an advanced and renewed army, and a capable youth possessing extensive technical expertise
