4 d. ago Starmer says ‘coalition of willing’ stepping up preparations to support post

Western defence chiefs to meet this week to put ‘robust plans’ in place to ‘guarantee’ Ukraine’s security, says UK PM

Politics

6 d. ago German Bundestag buries Swabian housewife under €1 trillion debt pile

With an eye on Donald Trump’s Nato threats, Friedrich Merz has a plan that will permit effectively unlimited spending on defence

Economics

7 d. ago WATCH LIVE: Marco Rubio speaks at airport in Ireland after Ukraine negotiations

WATCH LIVE: Marco Rubio speaks at airport in Ireland after Ukraine negotiations  Fox News

Politics

1 week ago 'Security not war': How quickly can Europe move on its ambitious new defence plan?

Movement has been swift so far by EU standards but it’s likely any plan will be slow to put into progress.

Events

1 week ago EU leaders agree plan for massive boost in defence spending but Orban vetoes Ukraine statement

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen billed today’s summit as a ‘watershed moment’ for Ukraine.

Politics

1 week ago EU leaders back major defence spending plan in response to ‘existential challenge’ of war in Ukraine

Taoiseach rejects suggestion that move poses a threat to Ireland’s military neutrality policy

Politics

1 week ago EU leaders back major defence spending in response to ‘existential challenge’ in Ukraine

Taoiseach rejects suggestion that move poses a threat to Ireland’s military neutrality policy

Politics

2 w. ago Michelle O'Neill says Belfast missile contract for Ukraine 'incredulous' during public service cuts

A plant in east Belfast is to supply 5,000 air defence missiles to Ukraine in a deal worth up to £1.6 billion (€1.94 billion).

Events

2 w. ago Timeline for major revamp of Irish military may be too ambitious

Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, has said that targets and deadlines will have to be ‘reviewed’.

Events

2 w. ago Timeline for major revamp of Irish military must be 'reviewed'

Simon Harris, who is Minister for Defence and Foreign Affairs, has said that targets and deadlines will have to be ‘reviewed’.

Events

3 w. ago UK slashes aid to fund biggest increase in defence spending since Cold War

British prime minister Keir Starmer set out plans for defence spending to reach 2.7% of gross domestic product in 2027.

Events

3 w. ago Ireland plans to provide Ukraine with air defence radar systems

Ireland plans to provide Ukraine with air defence radar systems  Ukrainska Pravda

Politics

3 w. ago As world watches Ukraine, Ireland grapples with defence plans

As world watches Ukraine, Ireland grapples with defence plans  RTÉ News

Politics