# Ireland Boosts Air Defense with French Radars | Belfast News

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Podcast: [Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/belfast-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7598384)
Published: 2026-09-18T10:59:34+00:00
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Ireland’s defense forces are upgrading their airspace surveillance with a major new deal: five deployable long-range radars from France’s Thales, set to arrive next year and fully operational by 2028. This strategic investment, approved by Minister Helen McEntee, aims to deliver a complete “Recognised Air Picture” — giving Irish skies unprecedented monitoring capability. Driven by national security recommendations, the Military Radar Programme is a critical step to safeguard the nation from aerial threats in an increasingly complex security environment. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/0918/1592009-defence-radar-order/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2e6ff0c20530750e Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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