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
Vessel named Yantar widely believed by western military intelligence to be equipped to conduct surveillance and possible sabotage on critical marine infrastructure
Budget 2025: The overall defence budget will be a record €1.3 billion
Findings focus on Irish Naval Service which has been hit hard by retention crisis and call for increases in payments for service’s reserve
Kevin Donoher told court he got his own medical report which stated he had no significant medical impairment
All face drug and organised crime charges after some 2.25 tonnes of cocaine was found aboard MV Matthew in Irish waters
Sole active ship the LÉ George Bernard Shaw was on its way to Dún Laoghaire to take part in St Patrick’s festival at time of search near Skibbereen
‘Multi-role vessel’ will have helicopter pad and ability to transport troops and vehicles overseas at short notice
Secretive Army Ranger Wing is getting a new name, more personnel and a revamped command structure
Third suspect will appear in Wexford court over two tonnes of cocaine seized in Army Ranger Wing operation on bulk cargo ship
Air ambulance had to be pressed into duty due to shortage of available aircraft to assist mission
Further three men arrested over cargo ship used to smuggle 2.2 tonnes of cocaine from a ‘murderous’ South American cartel
Move raises questions about how recently purchased vessels from New Zealand will be operated
The crew of the LÉ William Butler Yeats endures near record-breaking temperatures as part of EU mission to enforce an arms blockade on Libya - a foretaste of future missions created by rising temperatures and increased global migration
Operation Irini is part of EU mission to enforce arms embargo on North African country, with most ships expected to co-operate with boarding
Irish Times/Ipsos poll: Surprising numbers are comfortable with British air defence agreement, even among Sinn Féin voters
Exhausted and dehydrated baby turtle, likely hatched near Miami, was rehabilitated in Dingle Aquarium after being found upside down on Belmullet beach
US navy gave no more details for presence of Virginia Ann in Irish Exclusive Economic Zone since January
Low-key meeting likely to be dominated by increasing concerns about Russian maritime activity
Inshore patrol vessels Rotoiti and Pukaki purchased by Department of Defence for €26m
The military does not make its own rules: responsibility for oversight lies with the Government
First international naval deployment since 2018 when State vessels participated in Mediterranean rescue missions
Vessels bought with aim of enhancing patrol capabilities on the east coast
Reptile in cold shock when discovered on Belmullet beach and is being nursed back to health in Dingle aquarium
Defence Forces examining possibility of hiring ‘marine specialist talent acquisition agency’ to address manpower crisis
Nearly 270 personnel have left the Defence Forces so far this year, almost three times as many as in the same period last year
Two inshore patrol vessels purchased from New Zealand government to arrive next year
Seven on board Ellie Adhamh spent night in seas off Bull Rock after losing power
Naval service detained boat south of Fastnet Rock for alleged fishing regulation breach
Number of refugees rescued by the navy fell from 7,029 to 1,888 after a change in policy
Wayne Bush part of outfit due to rendezvous with drugs yacht Makayabella, court hears
Irish Naval Service extends its search and rescue operation in the Mediterranean
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