# CENTCOM Hosts Eager Lion Exercise in Colorado

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is hosting the biennial Exercise Eager Lion 2026 at Fort Carson, Colorado, marking the first time the U.S. serves as the host for this multinational military training event. The two-week exercise involves over 200 military personnel from CENTCOM and the Jordanian Armed Forces, focusing on enhancing interoperability and operational readiness through training in counterterrorism, air defense, maritime security, cyber defense, and disaster response. This event underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen military cooperation and readiness in the CENTCOM area of responsibility.

- **Why this matters:** Hosting Exercise Eager Lion in Colorado presents procurement opportunities related to training support, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense systems integration.
- The involvement of multiple military domains indicates potential demand for specialized equipment and services in cyber defense, air and maritime security.
- Contractors and vendors should evaluate opportunities to support joint training exercises and disaster response capabilities aligned with CENTCOM's operational priorities.
- This exercise highlights the importance of interoperability solutions and advanced defense technologies for multinational military collaborations.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)
- Jordanian Armed Forces
- Colorado National Guard

### Key Quotes
> Our longstanding military-to-military ties with the Jordanian Armed Forces are stronger than ever. Working and training together will further strengthen our collective operational effectiveness and readiness.
> — Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM Commander

### Sources
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	CENTCOM Hosts Jordan for Exercise Eager Lion in Colorado > U.S. Central Command > U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Official Public Releases
](https://www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PUBLIC-RELEASES/Article/4601351/centcom-hosts-jordan-for-exercise-eager-lion-in-colorado/) - Centcom