‘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 ...

Former Irish special forces soldier killed in Ukraine while fighting against Russia Hailing from Newbridge in Co Kildare, Mr Deegan met his end during intense fighting near Kupiansk, close to Kharkiv.

The institute will also cooperate with the newly established Office of Strategic Force Design within the Irish Department of Defence on army and naval transformation. Perhaps more than anything, ...

The new body armour system, designed in-house by a Defence Forces team, is expected to provide greater protection against ballistics and fragmentation ...

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 ...

Law change allows for deployment of Irish special forces to KyivOpens in new window ] As for military neutrality, pragmatism has reigned amid parallel episodes of principled action; UN ...

Ex-Irish soldier’s IS membership conviction falls short of Irish law, court told - Lisa Smith is appealing against her 2022 ...

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The Irish Defence Forces are set to upgrade their protective gear with a €16.5M contract for 6,105 advanced body armor systems.