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A few photos from L.E SAMUEL BECKETT'S recent patrol- Maritime Defence and Security Operations #Joinourteam #AdifferentCareer

Congratulations to our Young Officers on completing the 9-week Aeronautical Engineer Young Officer Course! From airworthiness and composites to aerodynamics and rotary maintenance, a strong start to their engineering careers in military aviation ✈️🛠️ #IrishAirCorps #Engineering

"Audra Larkin, who is one of six ONE veteran support officers based around the country, said she was currently offering support to three former Defence Forces personnel who have returned home from fighting in Ukraine." irishexaminer.com/news/spotlight…

"The IDSA letter says “clarity will be needed on how Ireland will position itself in relation to EU Defence Industrial Strategy where the implications of an evolving but fast moving EU industrial focus for Ireland does not yet seem to be determined”." irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4164…

An honour to be part of the Brussels hurling team & well done to our Brussels Camogie team who competed with us in Zürich this weekend in the European hurling championship. Next up Copenhagen in Sept 2025!

"Mission readiness exercises are key activities undertaken by all units of the Defence Forces and are critical in ensuring our personnel are fully prepared to conduct their assigned missions and tasks." kildarenow.com/news/local-new…

"Asked if it changed his life, he doesn’t hesitate. “Of course it did. You can’t go through something like that and not be changed. And you can’t ever really leave it behind.” leitrimobserver.ie/news/home/1821…

"We need a Defence Forces capable of meeting Ireland’s obligations at home and also abroad. We need a principled multilateral framework for overseas deployments that commands public trust. That is the challenge facing us." irishexaminer.com/opinion/commen…

Have Your Say... complete the survey for the public consultation on National Maritime Security Strategy.

"It is perhaps a telling reflection of the changed world we live in today, that ‘Brexit’ no longer forms part of our daily lexicon, and that my Ministerial role now combines European Affairs with Defence." gov.ie/en/department-…

Great view from the office this morning! A national #treasure #Sliabhnamban #Alifelessordinary ☘️🇮🇪☘️

As Europe rearms at speed 🇮🇪 cannot stand on the sidelines. Patrick Smyth writing in todays The Irish Times, well worth a read.

"This debate urgently needs to expand beyond Dáil Éireann’s narrow confines." Ireland will have to commit substantial funds to arms procurement whether it approves or not irishtimes.com/opinion/2025/0…

"Naval bases in Galway and possibly Dun Laoghaire could be developed as part of Ireland’s first maritime security strategy." Public Consultation Opens on Ireland's First Maritime Security Strategy afloat.ie/port-news/navy…

"The SEACURE project is utilising a combination of air, surface, and underwater drones to detect and track underwater threats in challenging environments." French company to develop Irish security sonar system rte.ie/news/ireland/2… via RTÉ

Excellent to see Government follow through on CODF LOA2 recommendations re subsurface awareness👏 Maritime Domain Security is an 🇮🇪 defence priority. People are the key to successful deployment of the towed sonar. Improved pay & conditions - brilliant career opportunity RTÉ News

2 new 🇮🇪 aircraft due for delivery later this year would be very useful now. Nonetheless Irish Air Corps has recently demonstrated its ability to reach the Middle East with their recently purchased AirbusC295. A capability that may be needed soon if 🇮🇪 citizens need evacuation…

Valuable insights and exchange of views on the security situation in the Middle East and Western Balkans at today’s EUMC. Maintaining military awareness across all strategic areas and domains of interest as part of a 360° Security Posture. European Commission

Grace Fanning Yesterday evening in Dun Laoghaire. It's great to see the Irish Naval Service using the harbour on a regular basis. With the new berthing agreement in place, long may it continue, which may assist with recruitment.

Today, RACO’s President & General Secretary met with members of the Houses of the Oireachtas - Tithe an Oireachtais #Defence & #Security Committee, Deputies Catherine Callaghan Fine Gael & Tom Brabazon Fianna Fáil. We look forward to attending the committee soon to discuss issues of concern to our members.