The Centauro 8×8 armoured vehicle has entered service with the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF), it was announced on 19 April. The JAF said its commander, Major General Yousef al-Huneiti, had visited the 3rd Royal Tank Battalion, which is part of the 60th Prince Hassan bin Talal Armoured Brigade that is based in the central military region, to see it training on the newly received Centauros. The JAF released photographs showing at least 12 Centauros lined up at a base. It said the acquisition from Italy was part of a wider plan to upgrade all of its weapons and equipment.
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