The 100th cadet class in the history of the Irish Defence Forces is entering a period of global uncertainty that few of any of its predecessors have faced. The realisation that Europe can no ...

The new body armour system, designed in-house by a Defence Forces team, is expected to provide greater protection against ballistics and fragmentation. It has been designed so it can be modified ...

‘Fianóglach’ links the traditions of ’Na Fianna’, legendary Irish warriors, with the present day Óglaigh na hÉireann, the Defence Forces. Qualified members of the unit wear the ...

Commencing today, Tuesday, April 1, Irish Defence Forces personnel will be assisting An Garda Síochána in the ongoing search for the missing farmer. Up to 50 members combined from the 12th ...

The technique is being used heavily by both sides in the war in Ukraine – but a senior Irish artillery officer told us in Thursday’s exercise that the Defence Forces have been using the ...

A legal challenge over the awarding of the €30m-€40m contract to replace uniforms for the Irish Defence Forces has been withdrawn after it was decided to t... Monday, 7 April 2025 ePaper ...

The EU planning notice cited that the uncrewed aerial system (UAS) would be used for predominantly for reconnaissance purposes with a greater range and endurance than drones currently operated by the ...