Irish Defence Forces

Ireland Invests in French-Made Falcon 6X Aircraft

Ireland’s Department of Defence has awarded Dassault Aviation a contract to procure the Falcon 6X jet to improve the military’s multi-purpose strategic reach.

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Ireland Announces Record Defense Budget of $1.49 Billion

Ireland allocates $1.49 billion to defense for subsea surveillance and military radar systems, a $110 million increase over its 2024 budget.

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Irish C295 MSA Surveillance Plane Receives Viasat SATCOM Terminal

Viasat has announced the integration of its secure broadband SATCOM onto an Irish Air Corps’ Airbus C295 MSA aircraft.

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WFEL to Provide Irish Armed Forces With Girder Bridging System

The Irish Defence Forces have awarded WFEL a contract to construct a 31-meter two-story medium girder bridge system.

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Three Irish soldiers injured in IED blast east of Gao in Mali

Three Irish soldiers sustained minor injuries when an improvised explosive device exploded near their convoy east of Gao in eastern Mali

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