Jordan to resume conscription in 2026, call up 6,000 men: What to know
In 2026, 6,000 men born in 2007 will be drafted for a three-month training program.
Jordan will reactivate compulsory military service in February 2026 as the country grapples with youth unemployment and mounting regional security threats, including an uptick in drug smuggling on its border with Syria
What happened: On Sunday, Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II announced the reactivation of Jordan’s military service program during a meeting with youth in Irbid, stressing the strengthening of national identity. “Young Jordanians must be prepared to serve and defend their country,” Abdullah said.
The official spokesperson for the Jordan Armed Forces (JAF), Brig. Gen. Mustafa Hiyari, alongside Minister of Government Communication and official government spokesperson Mohammad Momani, held a press conference on Monday announcing details of the program, according to Jordan’s official news agency, Petra.
The program will begin with 6,000 men who were born in 2007 and will turn 18 by the start of 2026. Those drafted will undergo three months of training at the JAF’s Khaw and Shway’ar camps, during which time they will receive a monthly stipend of about $140.
