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Canada’s Willis College Launches DND-funded Military Cybersecurity Initiative in Jordan
CNW Group
Thu, July 30, 2026 at 10:52 PM GMT+5:30
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OTTAWA, ON and AMMAN, Jordan, July 30, 2026 /CNW/ — Willis College, Canada’s oldest career college, announced today a strategic international partnership to deliver a transformative cybersecurity capacity-building program for the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF)
The project will leverage Willis College’s proven “Gold Standard” curriculum to establish a high-fidelity cyber-defence training pipeline at Al-Hussein Technical University (HTU) in Amman. By certifying local HTU faculty as technical authorities, the partnership will equip JAF personnel with international-standard defensive cyber capabilities, ultimately transitioning the program into a permanent, self-sustaining national training hub for Jordan
A Strategic Force-Multiplier for Canadian Defence Diplomacy
This initiative is funded by the Department of National Defence’s (DND) Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP), which provides sponsored military education and capacity-building to over 60 non-NATO partner countries
Far beyond a standard classroom curriculum, this structural investment serves as a vital digital force-multiplier for Canada’s security and military assistance, reinforcing the networks that support border security and regional stability in the Middle East
This project reinforces Canada’s commitment to deepening its bilateral defence relationship with Jordan, as a longstanding partner in the region. Amidst the rapidly changing global security environment, Canada and Jordan have a shared interest in enhancing capacities to detect and counter new and emerging threats across all domains
Under Operation AMARNA, Canada’s military mission in the Middle East, DND will continue to support Jordan’s efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the JAF through military education, exercises, and capacity building projects
Bringing a Legacy of Defence Innovation Abroad
This international deployment is a natural evolution for Willis College, directly reflecting its long-standing role as a trusted training partner for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). As a premier educational provider for Canada’s Subsidized Training and Education Plan (STEP), Willis College has spent years on the front lines of defence education, training generations of military personnel to protect domestic digital borders
“Our work with the DND to train the next generation of Canadian Cyber Operators is the foundation for this international expansion,” said Henry Devlin, President and CEO of Willis College. “We are honored to bring that same rigorous, performance-based training to our partners in Jordan, ensuring they have the institutional ‘center of gravity’ needed to defend against modern cyber threats.”
