Biennial military exercise Eager Lion 2026

• "Eager Lion 2026," the biennial military exercise between the United States and Jordan, commenced on September 15, 2026, at Fort Carson, Colorado, USA.

• US Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces are jointly participating in this exercise, which is scheduled to last approximately two weeks. More than 200 military personnel are involved in this edition of the exercise.

• Eager Lion is a significant component of the long-standing defense cooperation between the two nations. A notable feature of the 2026 edition is that the United States is hosting the exercise for the first time; this marks the 12th iteration of the event.

• During the exercise, the armed forces of both countries are focusing on strengthening joint operations, mutual coordination, and rapid response capabilities across various scenarios.

• The objective extends beyond mere military training; it aims to test and enhance coordination and the capacity for joint action between the two forces under realistic conditions.