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Air Corps
Read more about the air defence component of Óglaigh na hÉireann
Simon Harris proposed doubling defence spending as ‘step change urgently required’
Simon Harris wanted €3.4bn for radar, armoured vehicles, aircraft and surveillance equipment
‘World order is changing’: Department of Defence argued for substantial funding rise, Harris notes reveal
Department of Public Expenditure’s financial offer would see State’s military capabilities ‘go backwards’
Irish troops will continue in overseas missions even if Unifil ends, says defence forces chief
UN’s peacekeeping mission in Lebanon under threat on Monday as Israel and US oppose deployment
Russian oil tanker operating under false flag enters Irish-controlled waters
Ageing ‘shadow-fleet’ vessel is carrying thousands of tonnes of sanctioned crude to India
Air Corps had to pull out of show in England due ‘significant challenges’ for air traffic control
Shortage of trained controllers at Casement Aerodrome has led to plans for reduced-hours service for flights
Why is a Russian ‘shadow fleet’ using Irish waters?
Tankers are engaging in suspicious and sometimes bizarre behaviour, raising both environmental and national security concerns
Dramatic increase in number of Russian ‘shadow ships’ in Irish-controlled waters
Naval Service and Air Corps have stepped up monitoring of the vessels
How the Defence Forces carried out its most daring operation in decades
Eight crew members received a combined 129 years in prison in total following Operation Piano
Expert group warned military air traffic control staffing issue would re-emerge
Report from four years ago recommended special payment to retain military air traffic controllers
Irish military flight operations to move to part-time and may soon cease at Air Corps base
Shortage of trained air traffic controllers at Casement Aerodrome in Dublin resulting in reduced flying hours
State attempting to reach settlements with Air Corps chemical victims, Tánaiste says
Cases relating to exposure to dangerous chemicals used in aircraft maintenance are due before the courts
Ireland joins naval intelligence network amid increase in Russian ships in Irish-controlled waters
Simon Harris orders officials to speed up planned purchases of radar and sonar technology due to threat of Russian naval vessels in Irish-controlled waters
Battlegroup troops test out new technology for wider Defence Forces, including advanced night-vision goggles
New equipment, which includes night vision technology, body armour and weapons, was issued to the 172 Irish soldiers assigned to the rapid reaction force
Emergency helicopter ambulance service to remain in Athlone, says Harris
Tánaiste opens new €1.4m hangar weeks after health and defence personnel could not agree on permanent location
Russian intelligence ship located in Irish-controlled waters not responding to communication
The Viktor Leonov, monitored by the LÉ Samuel Beckett, has not revealed its purpose in Irish seas
Defence and health officials disagree over moving air ambulance out of Athlone
Review finds defence personnel sought alternative site but health stakeholders favoured keeping service at Custume Barracks
Plans to base combat jets at Shannon airport at annual cost of €100m
Simon Harris says he is convinced of need to acquire combat jet aircraft to ‘deter and detect’ airborne threats as part of massive increase in defence spending
Ireland has ‘a lot of catching up to do’ on defence spending, says Simon Harris
Tánaiste ‘convinced’ of need for State to buy fighter jets amid proposals to triple defence budget
Costings sought for massive expansion of Irish military including purchase of fighter jets
Proposal to double Naval Service’s fleet and equip Army with modern armoured vehicles
Two plead guilty over roles in largest cocaine seizure in Irish history
Iranian Saeid Hassani (39) and Filipino Harold Estoesta (31) were on board MV Matthew carrying drugs worth €157 million
Ireland must ‘get serious’ about defence and military security, says Taoiseach
Defence Forces below target strength and lacking several capabilities common in European countries of a similar size
State agrees €2m settlement in Air Corps chemical ‘tubbing’ case
Central to Gary Coll’s claims was that he underwent ‘tubbing’, a form of hazing where workers were submerged in a bath of unspecified chemicals and oil
State needs to invest in Navy and Air Corps to beef up our ability to protect vital undersea connections
Security of our vital marine interconnectors must be given high priority
Irish military aircraft deployed to monitor Russian ‘shadow fleet’ vessel
Defence Forces says the Metagas Everest tanker, which is the subject of US and UK sanctions, is a ‘vessel of interest’
Higher pay for public service staff to afford homes should be time limited and phased out
Rapid growth in highly paid multinational jobs has put significant upward pressure on housing prices
How can money and time be saved in the cost of tendering for public contracts?
Changing the spec of any construction project can be an expensive business - just look at the National Children’s Hospital or the Leinster House bike shed
Four new military helicopters purchased for Air Corps in deal worth almost €100m
Aircraft from Airbus will be delivered early in 2027 in a deal worth €91.7m plus VAT
‘Game-changing’ new government jet costing €53m to be acquired next year
French-made Dassault Falcon 6X will be a ‘game-changer for the State’s transport, airlift and medical capabilities’, says Tánaiste Micheál Martin
Russian spy ship observed operating three drones in Irish-controlled waters overnight
Vessel named Yantar widely believed by western military intelligence to be equipped to conduct surveillance and possible sabotage on critical marine infrastructure
Garda purchases sophicated surveillance aircraft from Canadian manufacturer
De Havilland Twin Otter Guardian’s mission will centre on intelligence gathering and surveillance
Inquiry into claims of bullying and sexual misconduct in Defence Forces set to begin
Tribunal of inquiry will investigate allegations of discrimination and harassment in Defence Forces made by Women of Honour members
‘Eye of the State’: On patrol with the Irish Air Corps’ new maritime aircraft
Conor Gallagher joins crew members as they explain how the new acquisitions can help tackle a range of threats from fishery violations to incursions by ships from potentially hostile nations
Air Corps members allege they were penalised for whistleblowing by loss of retirement ceremony
Failure to invite soldier back for unit presentation is ‘biggest slap in the face’, airman says
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