Defence Forces
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| Ranks | Irish Defence Forces rank insignia |
|---|---|
| Budget | 639 million EUR (2019) |
| Commander in chief | Michael D. Higgins |
| Founded | October 1 |
| 1924 | |
| Headquarters | McKee Barracks |
| Dublin | |
| Ireland | |
| Subsidiary | Irish Air Corps |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1152982 |
About Defence Forces
The Defence Forces, are the military of Ireland. They encompass the Army, Air Corps, Naval Service and Reserve Defence Forces. The Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces is the President of Ireland.
Russia says it shot down Ukrainian drone headed towards Moscow
...By Emily McGarveyBBC NewsRussian authorities say a Ukrainian drone heading for Moscow was shot down by Defence Forces on Saturday...
Divided communities in the occupied West Bank
... In the last month, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have arrested more than 1,400 Palestinians...
A turning point in Myanmar as army suffers big losses
... Pro-NUG People s Defence Forces, which are not as well-armed or experienced as the Shan insurgents, have launched their own attacks in areas near Shan State to take advantage of the military s apparent weakness, and have for the first time captured a district capital from government forces...
How are people fleeing the fighting in northern Gaza?
... The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have told people in northern Gaza - via social media and leaflets - to use this highway, calling it a " safe road" at specific times of day...
Russia strikes civilian ship in Black Sea port of Odesa - Ukraine
... According to the southern Defence Forces, the Liberian-flagged vessel was struck by an anti-radar missile...
The writers who reached out across the divide
... Vowing to destroy Hamas, the IDF (Israeli Defence Forces) launched a campaign of relentless airstrikes...
Israeli army says Gaza City completely encircled
... The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) said soldiers were engaged in close quarters combat with Hamas fighters staging hit and run attacks from tunnels...
Ukraine war: Russia hits most settlements in one day, says Kyiv
... " However, the functioning of the navigational corridor continues under the aegis of the Defence Forces, " said Ukraine s southern operational command...
