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French air defence ship operates off Dublin Bay ahead of EU presidency

Ireland to rely on French and British military assets over next six months

Defence Forces officers to be sent overseas as military diplomats

It's a first for the Defence Forces

TD suggests Ireland look abroad for new Defence Forces recruits

The number of people serving in the Defence Forces has been in decline for years.

Ireland appoints three new defence attachés to work in London, Paris and Washington DC missions

The Journal understands that a selection process was held recently by the Irish Defence Forces and that the officers, understood to be of Colonel rank, have been selected.

Warship moves to waters off Cork as French police join gardaí in land-based security operation

The security operation in Cork will continue until Friday afternoon.

Ireland should boost defence capabilities before EU Presidency as France steps in, says MEP

Operations have been stepped up for the next six months, but Ireland is relying on other countries for support

Irish Defence Forces bomb experts deployed to security alert in Co Kildare

A section of the R448 near Melon Hill was closed between Kilcullen and Naas on Monday

French air defence warship takes up position to protect Dublin during EU Presidency events

The ship arrived over the weekend.

Approval for Defence Forces to acquire long-range radar

The Government has approved the latest phase of the Military Radar Programme clearing the way for Ireland to acquire its first long-range military radar systems.

Minister seeks to include Defence Forces in EU victims’ rights directive

Helen McEntee seeks ‘greater accountability’ following woman’s claims of abuse by officer and lack of information

Gardaí deploy armed units as Limerick feud violence escalates

Gardaí have deployed armed support and public order units following a series of violent incidents linked to rival factions

Russia warns Ireland of 'serious consequences' if shadow fleet vessels boarded in country's waters

The Defence (Amendment) Bill 2026 would allow Irish military personnel to board vessels in the country’s maritime zones to inspect documents, equipment and activities, as well as d...

Defence Forces chief faces discovery requests over alleged sex assault and charge against corporal

Judge-led tribunal seeks records on separate cases for its inquiry into complaints of abuse

Defence Forces Tribunal: Member of press office confirmed to give evidence next week

Sergeant Rena Kennedy, who has worked in military communications for the past 21 years, is scheduled to appear on Wednesday, July 15

Defence Forces Tribunal: Soldier breaks down as he recounts last words of apprentice before his death

Soldier told tribunal teenage army recruit, who allegedly had been subjected to prolonged humiliation by officer, asked him: 'How can 52 lads be so wrong and one man be so right?'

Senior army officer rejects 'inaccurate' claim junior officers 'ill-equipped' to train recruits

Brigadier General Stephen Ryan told the Defence Forces Tribunal second lieutenants and lieutenants are 'trained to do their job, and part of their job is to do recruit training'

Irish Guards donate bench to Wicklow World War I memorial park

Man (44) accused of hiding bomb in Collins Barracks works in museum facilities department

Way cleared to acquire Irish long-range military radar

The Government has approved the latest phase of the Military Radar Programme clearing the way for Ireland to acquire its first long-range military radar systems.

‘We’ll remember everybody’: Hundreds gather for National Day of Commemoration in Dublin

For surviving Irish service members, it is a day of celebration and remembrance, tinged with sadness

Fire services dealing with fire in Waterford's Comeragh Mountains

Two units of Waterford Fire Service have been dispatched, and a helicopter is also at the scene.

AI-powered drones to guard Irish skies during Ireland’s EU presidency

Technology uses AI to gauge threats and can capture rogue drones and bring them to ground

Look: 100 soldiers tackle wildfires across South Wales

The Ministry of Defence has released images showing 100 soldiers deployed to help tackle wildfires across South Wales

Former army commander denies mistreating platoon members

A former platoon commander accused of the mistreatment of recruits at the former Army Apprentice School in Devoy Barracks in Naas has told the Defence Forces Tribunal that he denie...