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"Ireland needs to quadruple the ⁦@naval_service”. Interesting debate on @rteliveline⁩ about the prospect of ⁦@defenceforces⁩ boarding & inspecting Shadow Fleet vessels, and the resources required. ⁦@TonyG_NS ⁦@SRAikenUUP⁩ ⁦@HMcEntee rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

The DF will run it's "Annual Bands of the DF in Concert" event on Fri 20 Feb 26 in Cork's City Hall. This fundraiser provides support to former members of the DF who have fallen on hard times. Tickets on sale in Merchant's Quay Shopping Centre, Cork from 14 Feb. Please Support!

Tributes paid to Roscommon-born officer killed in British Army training incident. irishtimes.com/ireland/2026/0…

Good to see. Hopefully more First and Second Line Reservists’ skills will be utilised in a similar way going forward.

A member of the Reserve Defence Forces (RDF) has become the first Reservist to receive an Overseas Service Medal following deployment to Cyprus as part of the Irish contingent on the European Union Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. While in Cyprus, the RDF Officer supported the 4th Demining and Clearance Course delivered by the Cypriot Armed Forces, training Ukrainian personnel in conventional munition identification, clearance and disposal alongside Irish, Cypriot and Greek forces. Serving as an interpreter in Russian and Ukrainian, he contributed across classroom instruction and live range activity, supporting the mission’s operational success. This milestone reflects the growing role and professionalism of the Reserve Defence Forces in operations, both at home and overseas and highlights the continued contribution of Óglaigh na hÉireann to international security. #ÓglaighnahÉireann #DefendOurState #IrishDefenceForces

Irish general in top EU role: Military build-up is not about war - it's about sustaining peace and the current military build up on the continent is about DETERRING armed conflict. jrnl.ie/6932137

Eurocorps gathered to bid a warm farewell to the Commanders EUBG 25 and the members of the Irish Army delegation 🇮🇪, who provided exceptional support to the European Union Battlegroup (EUBG) 2024/25. The ceremony also marked the successful conclusion of Eurocorps' role as Force Headquarters (FHQ) throughout 2025. @defenceforces

The Irish 🇮🇪 @defenceforces have now finished their participation in the German 🇩🇪 led European Union Battlegroup (EUBG) 2025 This was the eighth occasion in which the 🇮🇪 Defence Forces have been part of an EU 🇪🇺 Battlegroup @HQEurocorps #EUBG25 …..👇

As Cyprus assumes its EU Presidency, our strategic focus endures ; unwavering support for Ukraine, strengthening the defence industry, enhancing EU-NATO ties while addressing hybrid threats. Autonomy through security, defence readiness and preparedness. Together, we are stronger. Security through Unity. Credibility through Capability.

The Chair of the EU Military Committee met yesterday with European Commissioner for Defence and Space @KubiliusA , marking a constructive start to 2026. The meeting provided an opportunity to look ahead and reaffirm the importance of close coordination as the EU moves forward in addressing the challenges and priorities of the year ahead. Strength through Unity, credibility through capability #eu #defence #military #defence #europe #360degrees #eumc

“In a moment of extreme danger, they acted decisively, selflessly and with complete regard for the protection of life.” Heartening to see the brave actions of these 4 @defenceforces members recognised, which exemplify the very highest standards of the DF. thejournal.ie/paul-murphy-re…

Yet again @IRLDeptDefence choose to quote Cadet pay upon completion of training. This is disingenuous and @HMcEntee should insist on Cadet Salaries being quoted given that training can take up to 2yrs below minimum wage. €25k to provide for a family! thesun.ie/news/16368852/…

Government warned state could contribute billions indirectly to EU defence with little benefit (via @thejournal_ie) jrnl.ie/6914311

"The report has warned that Ireland will essentially, because of its refusal to engage, “subsidise” highly profitable defence entities of other European countries." thejournal.ie

UPDATE: 05JAN26 1700Z - US military air movements to UK that *might* be linked to possible boarding action of M/T BELLA 1 / MARINERA. At least 1 MH-47G has done a test flight & C-17 arrivals pace has slowed, but P-8s continue to patrol near the M/T. CV-22Bs still carrying out low-altitude hover practice between Fairford & Mildenhall. Some of the MC/AC-130 ops may be linked to existing training. @ArmchairAdml @EISNspotter @UKDefJournal @TankerTrackers @MATA_osint @vcdgf555 @OAlexanderDK

@UKDefenceDublin Agus go mba hé duit

“We’ll take a cup o’kindness yet For auld lang syne” Happy New Year Slàinte, Bliadhna Mhatg Ùr #Hogmanay

Security to dominate 2026 via @rte The chronic under-resourcing of @defenceforces, while the State rakes in corporate tax receipts from US tech giants, has exposed Ireland to increasingly critical editorials in European, but also Trump-friendly press. 1/6 rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

"The chronic under-resourcing of the Defence Forces, while the State rakes in lavish corporate tax receipts from US tech giants, has exposed Ireland to increasingly critical editorials in the European, but also Trump-friendly, press." rte.ie/news/ireland/2…

"For me, this was the moment it became very real. There were certainly moments where I thought: is this actually happening? It was a surreal experience, but then you go into pilot mode." Inside story: The AW139M’s role in Ireland’s largest cocaine seizure helicopters.leonardo.com/en/focus-detai…

Today the Danish Defence Intelligence Service attributed two cyberattacks to Russia. We strongly condemn these attacks against a Danish water utility and Danish websites during elections in DK. We call on Russia to cease these malicious cyber activities fe-ddis.dk/globalassets/f…