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 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 • 06 Dec 21
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
'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 … 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 … World • 07 Mar 16
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 … News • 12 May 15
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 … 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 … 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
