3 days ago · Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic turning point in the country’s approach to air defence. ...

2 days ago · Ireland Plans to Purchase 14 Fighter Jets Worth $3 Billion. March 4, 2025 GDC Air Platform, Europe 0. Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long …

4 days ago · The Saab Gripen F fighter jet is used by some of Ireland's fellow EU member states. Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP/Getty Images . Conor Gallagher. Sat Mar 01 2025 - 06:00.

5 hours ago · Alongside these fighter jets, Ireland acquired various helicopters, light aircraft, transport, and multirole planes. The Air Corps got its first business jet in 1973 – a BAe 125 – …

1 day ago · For the past 50 years, the Republic of Ireland has relied on the United Kingdom to provide air cover in the face of an unlikely invasion, ... Republic of Ireland to revolutionise its …

2 days ago · Aerotime reports, “Ireland’s planned purchase of combat jets and the development of a long-overdue national radar system mark a historic turning point in the country’s approach to …

2 days ago · Ireland’s Tanaiste (Deputy Prime Minster) and Defence Minister Simon Harris has instructed “groundwork” to begin on the possibility of buying fighter aircraft and doubling the …

Dec 24, 2022 · The Republic of Ireland is still mulling what type of fighter jet to acquire for its ill-equipped, almost non-existent air force. Sweden's Saab JAS-39 Gripen is probably the island …

Jun 6, 2024 · The Air Corps, which we’ve known as Ireland’s military wing in the skies, is preparing for a transformation that could see it operating combat jets once again in defence of …

3 days ago · THE government will spend up to €100 million a year on fighter jets as part of a major upgrade of our defence capability. Countries across Europe are ramping up their …