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 contract with Belgian company Seyntex NV which will supply 6,105 body “armour systems” and a possibility of 2,000 more units if required.

Ireland is scaling up its maritime security, with the Defence Forces set to join a European intelligence-sharing pact. Tánaiste Simon Harris has also directed officials in the Department of Defence to ...

Brig Gen Rossa Mulcahy has been appointed as the next Chief of Staff of the Irish Defence Forces. Announcing the appointment, the Defence Forces said that Brig Gen Mulcahy has more than 35 years ...