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Reports indicate that Sapphire has been added to a state blacklist and relocated to a high‑security holding facility called Null Bay. Authorities claim she is receiving "standard" and "humane" treatment

The Chief of Staff has opened the Irish Air Corps under Defence Act 2021 authority. The decision was planned for months without government involvement and follows Defence Forces participation in Operation #SteadfastSentinel during the U.S. President’s visit to Monaghan.

Óglaigh na hÉireann were inspected today at Dublin Castle by President Nikola Kalinic. The ceremony, led by Brigadier General Radorid, drew strong attendance and enthusiasm from troops.

Irish Air Corps holds first recruitment since commissioning and training, marking the start of having two branches of the Defence Forces open in some time.

The Army Ranger Wing carried out a training exercise aimed at sustaining operational readiness. As Ireland’s primary special operations and counter-terrorism unit, the ARW remains on constant standby as the national Quick Reaction Force

A new Border Operations Service Medal has been established under Article 11 of Bunreacht na hÉireann. It will be presented to DF personnel and Garda members who served in Operation Emerald Shield, recognising their defence of Ireland’s border against Operation Fenwa.

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The 2nd Cavalry Squadron, ARW, and Irish Air Corps have deployed to Mali on Operation Sahel Security alongside the Swedish Armed Forces. This marks the Defence Forces’ first foreign deployment in several years and strengthens international collaboration.

The Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces has recommended EavanBYeats to the President for appointment as Director of Military Prosecutions. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the independence, fairness, and effectiveness of military prosecutions within Óglaigh na hÉireann.

Commandant Symuen has been appointed as the first Aide de Camp to Taoiseach Ognian0 under the Defence Act 2021, while continuing as Officer Commanding, 2nd Cavalry Squadron.

Two years on from the 2024 Defence Forces White Paper, much has been quiet. Recent signals suggest defence policy may be nearing another moment of reassessment. Developments tonight are worth watching. Could 2026 bring another White Paper? Who knows.