Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic turning ...

Ireland’s Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minster) and Defence Minister Simon Harris has instructed “groundwork” to begin on the ...

Ireland does not have its own capability to police its airspace and does not have any fighter jets to respond to airborne ...

Ireland is preparing to change legislation that restricts the deployment of more than 12 military forces abroad. This is part ...

Experts say such a plan will be a massive cost to the taxpayer, with a potential price tag of around €1 billion.

Earlier this week, new Defence Minister Simon Harris confirmed he wants to see the Defence Forces purchase fighter jets as he believes Ireland needs to catch up in that area. Asked about the ...

Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris is now “convinced” of the need for the State to acquire combat jet aircraft to ...

The emeritus professor at the European University Institute says Ireland needs to take defence seriously | Radio Kerry News ...

In a recent social media post, UFC star Conor McGregor criticized Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Harris' decision regarding Ireland’s participation in a peacekeeping mission.