€1.7bn Defence Forces plan announced amid ‘changing’ and ‘emerging’ threats. Much of what is contained in this plan has already been announced or in fact delivered. At a time of heightened concerns regarding defence and security, underwhelming. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

RTE news : Security gaps putting Irish economy at risk - research. A lack of defence and security capability could have economic consequences. www.rte.ie/news/busines...

Taoiseach says drones were not a threat to Zelenskyy's aircraft jrnl.ie/6899902

Portuguese, French and PSNI anti-drone police units deployed in Dublin during Zelenskyy visit. Over 100 years after independence, the State still can not provide a basic level of defence and remains dependent on the kindness of others. @micheal-martin.bsky.social jrnl.ie/6898302

The editorial in todays @irishexaminer. Decades of underinvestment in 🇮🇪 Defence Forces and defence capability have consequences. It's time to fix defence. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

RTE news : Parade held to mark retirement of head of Irish navy www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

RTE news : US sets out stall for correcting 'Europe's trajectory' www.rte.ie/news/2025/12...

Drones and Ireland's defences. Years of underinvestment in the Defence Forces, along with an absence of political will to address the crisis, have consequences. It's time to fix defence. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

Drones spotted near Zelenskiy’s flight path to Dublin, triggering major security alert www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Focus turns to ‘fog of war’ Pete Hegseth over US missile strike on Venezuelan boat www.irishtimes.com/world/us/202...

New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria

European peacekeepers ‘fundamental’ to Ukraine peace deal, Zelenskiy adviser says www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

Good article by Lara Marlowe in todays @IrishTimes Well worth a read 👇

We must protect our sea and airspace. Capt Tom O'Connell, Defence Forces retd, writing in todays @irishexaminer

New figures released to Parliament show a clear upward trend in detected break-ins at several UK military sites, prompting assurances from ministers that security across the Defence estate is being tightened. ukdefencejournal.org.uk/?p=64434

“Minister Thomas Byrne warns on Russian attacks after visit to Baltic republics” www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

Bitter Harvest – Frank McNally on the darker side of farming in Flanders and the Somme www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

Army personnel draw weapons as pro-Palestinian activists spray-paint US plane at Shannon www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/co...

The Kremlin aims to sow divisions to make countries difficult to govern. 1. No party is proposing that Ireland joins a military alliance. 2. Ireland was never been politically neutral and neither is any other country (and that goes for parties like PB4P and SF too).

“Investing in defence should not be seen as “militarisation” or a step towards some sort of common European army, but a reflection of that new reality, the four-star Irish general says.” www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

I have been making this point for some time. It is totally deluded to think the US provides any kind of security for Europe. In fact the US is now a threat to Europe at least in an economic sense and possibly in a military one too - Greenland!

🇮🇪 neutrality debate. Letters to the editor in todays @IrishTimes 👇 @bentonra.bsky.social

Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Excellent piece by Senator McDowell in todays @IrishTimes regarding the Defence Forces. Decades of neglect and government indifference have left the Defence Forces unable to fulfil their primary role, defence of the State. @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

Given the glacial pace of improvement regarding the Defence Forces, all sources of funding need to be examined and exploited. From todays @IrishTimes 👇 @micheal-martin.bsky.social @simonharrisireland.bsky.social

UK to provide military support to Belgium after drone incursions www.irishtimes.com/world/uk/202...

Once again, 🇮🇪 lack of investment in defence and security has repercussions and assistance will be required from our 🇪🇺 partners. When decades of neglect and indifference is your defence policy of choice, expect no less. @simonharrisireland.bsky.social @micheal-martin.bsky.social

Ukrainians and foreigners train for drone warfare at Kyiv’s Killhouse academy www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

The old WW2 lookout post and lighthouse, at Fanad Head Co Donegal 🇮🇪 on a magnificent day.

Lebanese president orders army to confront Israeli soldiers after worker killed in raid www.irishtimes.com/world/middle...

Putin's 'flying Chernobyl ' carries a stark warning for 🇮🇪 Geography affords little by way of protection as threats evolve. Lara Marlow in todays @IrishTimes

Stephen Collins writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding neutrality, defence, and the triple lock. By investing in our Defence Forces and by working with others, we can ensure that the State is adequately protected. Currently, we are defenceless.

An excellent article, I recommend Paul Mason's substack as a good companion piece open.substack.com/pub/htsf/p/c...

€120m expansion plan for Casement Aerodrome to house growing Air Corps fleet www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...

Ireland is riding two horses are galloping in different directions across the Atlantic. @bentonra.bsky.social is writing in todays @IrishTimes regarding 🇪🇺 🇮🇪 and 🇺🇸 www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

www.rusi.org/explore-our-... Dr Edward Burke writing on President elect Connolly, neutrality, and defence. Well worth a read.

From pigs’ heads to arson plots: how Russia’s hybrid war is sowing chaos across Europe www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

Irish companies upping investment in cyber security amid more frequent threats www.irishtimes.com/business/202...

UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to ‘extrajudicial executions’ www.irishtimes.com/world/americ...

‘He will destroy you’: Trump urged Zelenskiy to accept Putin’s terms during White House meeting www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

With a 3,000 km range and 1.15 tonne warhead, the Flamingo is among the world's largest and longest-range ground-launched cruise missile systems. Despite this, it is designed as a low-cost solution, incorporating commercial off-the-shelf and repurposed components. www.iiss.org/online-analy...

‘We need a big bang’: The defence industry’s push to shape Europe’s military rearmament www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

New Revenue boat to help foil drug-smuggling operations off Irish coast www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/20...

EU proposes defence projects to counter drones and protect eastern border www.irishtimes.com/world/europe...

Gardaí not allowed use drones to track scrambler bikes ‘terrorising communities’. www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

He'll need to think about working with UK and EU to combat threats from the US too.

Ireland must work with UK, EU and US to combat threats from Russia, says Taoiseach. It's good to see defence and security issues mentioned once again this week by @micheal-martin.bsky.social. It's time to fix defence, @simonharrisireland.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

‘We were raised up with the Irish since 1978, and suddenly they are pulling out’ www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...

The Irish Times view on undersea security: a shared responsibility www.irishtimes.com/opinion/edit...

Ireland has ‘individually tailored plan with Nato’ on sub-sea, cyber security www.irishtimes.com/ireland/2025...