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Defence Forces not expecting exodus after UNIFIL ends

The Defence Forces said it is not expecting an exodus from the force once the peacekeeping mission in Southern Lebanon comes to an end later this year.

Defence Forces to seek more than 550 armoured vehicles from France

Vehicles will transform Army from mostly peacekeeping force to military capable of limited conventional war fighting

UNIFIL drawdown 'not end of overseas service' - Mulcahy

Defences Forces Chief of Staff Rossa Mulcahy said that the drawdown of the UNIFIL mission will be a challenge, but "it is not the end of our overseas service"

New armour for Defence Forces for first time in 20 years

The Defence Forces is rolling out new body armour to troops for the first time in twenty years.

Increasing number of foreign-born recruits joining Defence Forces

Trend mostly seen as a positive by military management, but can pose operational difficulties in relation to overseas service

Military group declares 'blatant exploitation' of personnel in operation to protect EU presidency

RACO, PDFORRA and RDFRA appeared before the Oireachtas committee on Defence and National Security.

Ireland’s military is moving into the 21st century – some fear it is not ready

Purchasing gaffes, malfunctioning machine guns and planes too big for hangars show the Defence Forces has a lot to learn

Relying on neighbours: foreign defenders step in to protect State in dangerous times

The need for French and British ships to provide cover during high-level events in Ireland is politically delicate, given Irish military neutrality

Soldiers’ rations cut, naval radar plan paused as Defence Forces ordered to save millions

Military sources say ‘all spending’ paused barring something that could prevent a ship going to sea

Ban on Defence Forces going on strike 'hampers campaigns for better pay and conditions'

Euromil, the European wide body that represents military personnel, held its General Assembly in Naas today.

Final Irish peacekeeping mission to Lebanon 'poignant'

The officer commanding Ireland's final peacekeeping contingent in southern Lebanon has said that next month's mission is 'very poignant and very difficult' for members of the Defen...

Irish soldiers could be sent on a large-scale peacekeeping mission to the Balkans

Sources have confirmed that high level meetings have taken place between military and defence officials to decide on how to get Ireland to send troops to Bosnia.

Inside the Octagon - Defence Forces control hub for Trump

A major security operation will be in place for US President Donald Trump's visit to Ireland in two weeks, with the Defence Forces drawing on recent experience to co-ordinate its m...

'Frustration and distrust' over Defence Forces conditions

There is "frustration and distrust" in the Government among Defence Forces representatives, who say promises on working conditions and pay have still not been delivered.

No Irish troops in Lebanon without UN mandate - Taoiseach

The Taoiseach says Irish troops will not be able to serve in Lebanon without a UN mandate.

Wexford men take third place in the defence forces 10km race

Defence Forces and Galway City Council hail ‘shared ambition’ to restore walkway along Renmore Barracks

All Irish Army troops to get new body-armour costing at least €3,000 each

Kit priced at €3,000 per unit and total cost to exchequer estimated at €25m

Discussions over Ireland's involvement in naval alliance

The head of the Department of Defence's maritime security unit has confirmed that discussions have been held with the UK over Ireland's involvement in a North Atlantic naval allian...

Military and garda groups launch attack on allocation for national security in Budget 2027

Defence gets €1.6 billion and Justice gets €5.9 billion.

‘There isn’t another job that will give you €42,000 a year with no degree or specific skills’

Defence Forces ups efforts at recruitment as students consider careers at Higher Options

Defence Forces bomb disposal experts remove 'suspicious device' in Dublin 8

The area was cordoned off and the Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team attended the scene.

Defence Forces armoured vehicles went years without use

One vehicle was driven for just 2,100km over 14-year life but ran up more than €220,000 in maintenance and repair costs during that time

Acquisition order signed for long-range military radars

An acquisition order has been signed with France which will see the delivery of long-range military radars, under the Military Radar Programme.