Proposal to double Naval Service’s fleet and equip Army with modern armoured vehicles

Under the proposals, the Irish Naval Service, which will soon be renamed the Irish Navy, will operate 12 ships, double the fleet. This would give Ireland “a defensive conventional maritime warfighting capability”.

  • Deceptichum@quokk.auOPMEnglish
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    3 days ago

    Seems like Europe is starting to rapidly re-arm itself. Dunno how Russia thought this was the preferable outcome for them spend decades achieving.

    • bestboyfriendintheworld
      2·
      3 days ago

      For Ireland it’s the the first time they start arming themselves seriously at all. Their waters were getting harrassed regularly by Russian ships.