Defence Forces takes possession of €53m ‘strategic reach’ aircraft, replacing Government jet – The Irish Times
The Defence Forces has taken possession of a new “strategic reach” aircraft which will be capable of flying…
What happened during Zelenskiy’s visit to Ireland? – The Irish Times
The Rheinmetall Mark 20 anti-aircraft gun is mounted on the decks of most ships in the Irish Naval…
Former Defence Forces officers say Ireland is under threat and may be at the mercy of drones
It has also highlighted a lack of clarity in Ireland’s chain of command in responding to potential security…
Donohoe vetoed proposal to borrow €100m for military equipment under EU plan – The Irish Times
Former minister for finance Paschal Donohoe vetoed proposals by the Department of Defence that Ireland should look at…
New €19m anti-drone capability to be available to Defence Forces for EU presidency – The Irish Times
New anti-drone capabilities will be available if needed as part of security arrangements for Ireland’s presidency of the…
Up to €17m to be spent on technology to track and intercept drones – The Irish Times
The Government is expected to allocate between €15 million and €17 million next year as part of an…
Six arrested following attack on Irish Unifil peacekeepers, Lebanese army says – The Irish Times
Six people have been arrested following an attack on Irish peacekeepers in Lebanon on Thursday, the Lebanese army…
Senior gardaí express annoyance over Defence Forces’ response to rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit – The Irish Times
Senior gardaí have questioned the Defence Forces’ handling of the security incident in the skies off Dublin on…
Irish-trained Libyan troops appear in Russia fearing deployment to Ukraine – The Irish Times
Libyan soldiers previously trained by former Irish Defence Forces personnel have appeared in Russia and have expressed fears…
Major Garda security operation in place for Zelenskiy visit to Dublin – The Irish Times
The Government is set to announce extra support for Ukraine today as its president Volodymyr Zelenskiy makes his…
Former member of Defence Forces pleads not guilty to murder of pensioner found shot dead at Kerry home – The Irish Times
A 67-year-old former member of the Defence Forces has denied the murder of his 84-year old friend, a…
Helen McEntee briefed on Russian spy ship movements by military chief – The Irish Times
The new Minsiter for Defence, Helen McEntee, has been briefed by the Defence Forces Chief of Staff on…