Drones over Dublin Bay: What happened during Zelenskiy’s visit to Ireland?
Incident during Ukrainian president’s visit suggests the State is ill-equipped for new era of hybrid warfare and risks serious embarrassment next year
Defence Forces
Donohoe vetoed proposal to borrow €100m for military equipment under EU plan
Department of Defence believed there was agreement at ministerial adviser level for Ireland to seek money under EU loan scheme
Defence Forces has no rules of engagement for dealing with drones despite rising threat
Devices sighted in skies of Dublin Bay on night Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy landed in State
Ireland’s air traffic control operators not notified of drone activity during Zelenskiy visit
Questions emerge over how vital security information was shared as anti-drone tech included in €1.7bn defence package
€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats
Anti-drone technology will be in place by next summer that will ‘identify and neutralise’ drones that ‘may be a threat’
New €19m anti-drone capability to be available to Defence Forces for EU presidency
McEntee to launch €1.7bn expenditure on defence projects with military radar programme set as main priority
The Irish Times view on the drone incursion: another gap in Ireland’s defences
The Government has much to do ahead of Ireland taking on the EU presidency next July
Navy officers couldn’t open fire when drones passed within 500m of ship during Zelenskiy visit
Naval officers on LÉ William Butler Yeats felt rules of engagement in place meant they could not open fire
Up to €17m to be spent on technology to track and intercept drones
Incident during Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s visit is believed to have been intended to cause embarrassment to the Republic and highlight weak defences
Six arrested following attack on Irish Unifil peacekeepers, Lebanese army says
Defence Forces soldiers in armoured vehicles came under fire on Thursday evening from men on mopeds
Senior gardaí express annoyance over Defence Forces’ response to rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit
Questions asked within force over why the Defence Forces did not fire on the drones or fire warning shots
Irish UN peacekeepers come under ‘small arms fire’ in south Lebanon
Shots from assault rifle struck armoured vehicle which held up under fire, with no injuries reported
Garda national security team investigating rogue drones during Zelenskiy visit
Move comes as French military opens fire on five suspected drones over nuclear submarine base on Thursday
Research programme to assess risk of sabotage and spying on Irish cables
Two-year programme a response to fears that Ireland’s maritime area will be subject to Russian sabotage
Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert
Irish navy ship spotted five drones operating near route of the Ukrainian president’s aircraft by Howth coast
Irish-trained Libyan troops appear in Russia fearing deployment to Ukraine
Members of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s 166 Infantry Battalion expected to undergo further training in Belarus, Moscow’s ally
Major Garda security operation, road closures in place for Zelenskiy visit to Dublin
Additional €100m in ‘non-lethal’ military support set to be announced during Ukrainian president’s first official trip to Ireland
Former member of Defence Forces pleads not guilty to murder of pensioner found shot dead at Kerry home
Thomas Carroll, the accused, and Patrick O’Mahony, the deceased, had been friends over many decades, trial told
Helen McEntee briefed on Russian spy ship movements by military chief
At least one Naval vessel and a maritime patrol aircraft on standby in case ship changes course
Russian spy ship on course for Irish waters, with UK threatening ‘military options’
Vessel has automated tracker turned off but is being followed by RAF aircraft patrolling Scottish coast
Irish secret Troubles files can be shared with Northern legacy body, Minister says
New Garda unit agreed as part of Anglo-Irish deal to be created before end of year but will not investigate Troubles killings
Harris promises to use EU loans if military funding is not forthcoming
Government has so far opted not to draw on €150 billion EU loan facility for countries to strengthen their militaries
‘God only knows what will be tried’: EU leaders’ safety in Ireland comes under spotlight
Friendly warships and threats from drones: planning steps up for major summit in Ireland next year as part of the EU presidency
Timelines for big infrastructure projects could be cut by a year under new plans
Separately, private sector could be allowed to deliver wastewater infrastructure to speed up rural housing developments
Ireland’s neutrality is widely regarded as a joke. It’s time we got real
Government leaders should spell out what they mean by traditional neutrality
Retired member of Defence Forces jailed for rape of teenage babysitter in 1981
Defendant expressed resentment on facing charge for offence which occurred decades ago
€120m expansion plan for Casement Aerodrome to house growing Air Corps fleet
Jet combat aircraft, if acquired, would operate from Shannon Airport rather than Casement
In pictures: Defence Forces hold training in Co Wicklow ahead of Unifil deployment
The 127th Infantry Battalion undergo their last stage of training in preparation for deployment to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon
‘The world is a very unstable place’: What next for Defence Forces after Lebanon mission?
Withdrawal from Unifil will allow for ‘reset’ and ‘focus on national defence’, chief of staff says
‘Young people are at Mass here every night’: Chaplain stabbed at barracks on military faith
Chaplain back in Lebanon after forgiving teenager who stabbed him at Renmore Barracks in 2024
‘We were raised up with the Irish since 1978, and suddenly they are pulling out’
Planned withdrawal of Unifil troops from Lebanon will ‘embolden’ Israeli military, locals fear
The Irish Times view on undersea security: a shared responsibility
Incursions highlight the risks of sabotage and our limited ability to counter them
Cadets should enlist as Privates first to boost earnings, says Defence Forces organisation
Nearly 200 cadets in Defence Forces are paid below minimum wage, says Raco
Military officers to call for increased pay for cadets
Minister for Defence will be told pay is a serious barrier to recruitment
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