JORDAN SIGNS CONTRACT FOR DUTCH HOWITZERS

LONDON [MENL] -- Jordan has awarded a contract for the supply oftruck-mounted howitzers to a Dutch defense firm. The Jordanian Armed Forces has awarded RDM Technology a contract for thesupply of 18 Mobat 105 mm truck-mounted howitzers. The contract contains anoption for the supply of an additional 20 artillery guns. The option must beexercised by 2005.