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New Military Radar To Detect Hostile And Hijacked Aircraft In Irish Airspace

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 09:32

By Martin Osborne

The Tanaiste says he’s negotiating with four countries who will help develop the system, and he’ll decide to partner with one by October.

Ireland's first military radar system is to rolled out from next year.

The plans, that will allow hostile, surveillance and hijacked aircraft to be detected, will be brought to cabinet this morning

The Tanaiste says he’s negotiating with four countries who will help develop the system, and he’ll decide to partner with one by October.

Simon Harris says he won’t know how much it will cost until talks finish.

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