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Ireland could work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says EU leaders discuss closer co-operation on defence spending at Copenhagen summit

Ireland could work with other EU countries to build up drone defences, Taoiseach says

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Forgive my scepticism but....

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen. I didn’t think it could be real. Then the bombs started falling.

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JD Vance never forgets ever he comes from...

Ireland scrambles for security to handle rapidly changing new world order America’s position on Ukraine has brought Irish neutrality into sharp focus and put our defence capabilities onto the political agenda

🇮🇪 scrambles for security to handle rapidly changing new world order

🇷🇺, emboldened by a weakened western alliance, may ramp up intelligence & hybrid warfare activities in 🇮🇪

As Kremlin has traditionally focused on weak & militarily neutral countries

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Tánaiste to bring proposal for €100m in aid to Ukraine Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday providing an additional €100 million in financial assistance for Ukraine.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris will bring a proposal to Cabinet on Tuesday providing an additional €100 million in financial assistance for Ukraine

Simon Harris is 'convinced' that Ireland needs its own squadron of fighter jets Ireland does not have its own capability to police its airspace and does not have any fighter jets to respond to airborne threats.

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🇮🇪The Government of Ireland is to donate a substantial portion of Ireland’s ageing air defence systems to protect towns and small cities in Ukraine.

Giraffe Mark IV radar systems will be transferred to the Ukraine. Ireland possesses 7 of the Giraffe systems, at least 3 are to be handed over.

Ireland spends least on defence among 38 European nations, study finds Ireland ranks lowest in Europe for defence spending, as global military budgets surge amid growing security concerns

🇮🇪 has the LOWEST spend on defence out of 38 European states, according to a NEW study

🇮🇪 spends LESS than other NEUTRAL countries, such as Austria and Switzerland

🚨neither of which have a navy or huge maritime areas to monitor & safeguard

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Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet US Vice President JD Vance at the conference today.

Taoiseach says Ireland 'will remain neutral' as he heads for major security summit in Munich jrnl.ie/6622212

Should Ireland revisit its neutrality? Prof Ben Tonra and Dr Raymond Murphy debate Renewed international focus is coming on Ireland’s attitude to defence as Finland and Sweden join Nato

Europe has changed: suddenly, radically and dangerously. If any government refused to address this reality it would be failing in its primary duty: to ensure the security of its people, its territory and its values.

Wise advice & insight from Ben Tonra

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Britain to boost cyber warfare capabilities The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to boost British cyber warfare capabilities through expanded recruitment and training programmes.
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Irish Air Corps to receive four new helicopters at a cost of close to €92 million It’s anticipated that delivery will begin in Quarter 1 of 2027.

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The Kinahan cartel, the Russian socialite, and the multi-billion money laundering network The Kinahan cartel’s close links with two major Russian crime networks was exposed yesterday following an international money laundering inquiry featuring an unusual set of criminals.

The Kinahan cartel’s close links with two major Russian crime networks was exposed yesterday following an international money laundering inquiry featuring an unusual set of criminals.

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New Irish-built naval vessel launched on Valentia Island Built at FM Marine Services’ Valentia Island facility in Co Kerry, the Fionnghuala is engineered to enhance Ireland's maritime defense operations

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