U.S. Army Enhances Cybersecurity Partnerships in Jordan and Israel

• •U.S. Army officials engaged with Jordanian and Israeli counterparts to strengthen cybersecurity.
• •Meetings focused on enhancing national cybersecurity capacities and public-private collaboration.
• •The engagements are part of a strategic initiative to protect critical infrastructure.

On December 7, 2025, Brandon Pugh, principal cyber advisor to the Secretary of the Army, met with Jordanian officials in Amman to discuss strengthening national cybersecurity capacities and regional partnerships. This engagement is part of a broader effort to enhance cybersecurity collaboration among nations. Subsequently, on December 9, 2025, Pugh participated in Cyber Week 2025 at Tel Aviv University, where he spoke with Refael Franco, CEO of Code Blue Ltd., focusing on public-private collaboration for cyber defense. These multinational engagements aim to bolster defenses against cyber threats and protect critical infrastructure. The discussions reflect a commitment to enhancing cybersecurity frameworks and fostering international cooperation in the face of evolving cyber threats.