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Ireland Enhances Maritime Security Amid Rising Russian Threats

1/1/2026

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Ireland is boosting its maritime security in response to increased Russian military activity in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
The plan includes deploying sonobuoys from C295 maritime patrol aircraft to detect underwater threats, supported by a €50 million contract with Thales for sonar technology.
The data will be integrated from various sources into a national control center to produce a comprehensive maritime picture and help protect critical subsea infrastructure.

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Ireland is boosting its maritime security in response to increased Russian military activity in its Exclusive Economic Zone.
The plan includes deploying sonobuoys from C295 maritime patrol aircraft to detect underwater threats, supported by a €50 million contract with Thales for sonar technology.
The data will be integrated from various sources into a national control center to produce a comprehensive maritime picture and help protect critical subsea infrastructure.