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Opposition TDs and Senators gathered to announce the cross party initiative on neutrality (Credit: RollingNews.ie)

Irish Neutrality League hits out at 'triple lock' plans

Opposition TDs and Senators have come together calling on the public to oppose the dilution of the 'triple lock'.

Minister of State Thomas Byrne said there would be a "significant transformation" of the Defence Forces (file image)

Govt will not change commitments on defence spend - Byrne

Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence Thomas Byrne has said the Government will not change its commitments on defence spending, following comments from international bodies about a lack of defence funding.

Politics • 20 Feb

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk (centre) visiting a section of the 'East Shield', a defensive infrastructure along Poland's borders with Russia and Belarus

Can Poland reshape EU defence policy during presidency?

Poland is pushing for a debate on increased military spending by EU member states during its six-month presidency of the Council of the EU, which started on 1 January. But the result of Germany's federal election and the bloc's economic security could hold the key to any radical shift on defence

Europe • 12 Jan

European Investment Bank steps up defence investments

The European Investment Bank (EIB) intends to ramp up its investments in European defence such as drones, satellites and cyber security, aiming to inject a further €6 billion into the sector, its head told Reuters.

Business • 24 Jun 24

Hundreds of visitors, including potential recruits, turned up to see the LÉ George Bernard Shaw on Albert Quay in Cork city (file image)

Navy ships to visit coasts as part of recruitment drive

The Irish Naval Service has embarked on a recruitment drive.

Ireland • 05 May 24

With 11 of the 14 political parties in Denmark supporting a 'yes' vote, the country is expected to vote in favour of reversing the policy

Majority of Danes vote to join EU common defence policy

An overwhelming majority of Danes, almost 67%, have voted in favour of joining the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out.

Europe • 02 Jun 22

EU governments fell short of a commitment to ensure more than a third of procurement was done jointly

EU concerned by slump in joint defence spending

European Union states spent nearly €200bn on defence in 2020, the most since records began in 2006, but joint investment by governments fell, the European Defence Agency has said.

Defence • 06 Dec 21

A range of options are being examined by the Government

Depts in talks over accommodation for asylum seekers

The Department of Defence is in talks with the Department of Justice about the provision of asylum seeker accommodation.

Ireland • 25 Nov 19

Donald Trump is said to have been angered over James Mattis' resignation letter

'Hold fast': Mattis bids farewell to the Pentagon

Former US defence secretary Jim Mattis bade farewell to the Pentagon, telling the US military to "hold fast" after he quit over a series of fundamental differences with President Donald Trump.

US • 03 Jan 19

Nigeria's former defence boss denies stealing €14m

Nigeria's former chief of defence has denied stealing €14 million from the air force to buy a mansion and a commercial plot of land and build a shopping centre.

World • 07 Mar 16

The LÉ Eithne is expected to sail on Saturday

LÉ Eithne to assist in Mediterranean operations

Minister for Defence Simon Coveney has received Cabinet approval to deploy the LÉ Eithne to the Mediterranean to help in search and rescue operations for migrants seeking access to Europe.

News • 12 May 15

Appliance orders were down but a sharp rise in defence spending boosted the overall figure

US durable goods orders rebound in June

Durable goods orders in the United States rebounded in June from a sharp fall in May, boosted by a jump in defence aircraft orders, official data released Friday showed.

Business • 25 Jul 14

Housing found for Clonmel & Mullingar Army Reserve

The Department of Defence says suitable alternative accommodation has been identified for rental in Clonmel and Mullingar towns for use by the local Reserve Defence Force units.

News • 19 Apr 12

Defence Forces looking to recruit 600

The Defence Forces has advertised for approximately 600 general service recruits to serve in the Army and Navy.

News • 02 Apr 12

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