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Ireland Invests €60M to Enhance Maritime Security Against Russian Threats

3/21/2026

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Ireland is strengthening maritime security in response to the Russian subsea threat.
Starting next year, the Naval Service will upgrade three Offshore Patrol Vessels with CAPTAS-1 sonar to detect underwater threats.
The €60 million contract with Thales covers training, integration, and new radar and electronic warfare systems.
Ireland cannot engage underwater threats directly and will rely on allies for threat classification.

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Story summary

Ireland is strengthening maritime security in response to the Russian subsea threat.
Starting next year, the Naval Service will upgrade three Offshore Patrol Vessels with CAPTAS-1 sonar to detect underwater threats.
The €60 million contract with Thales covers training, integration, and new radar and electronic warfare systems.
Ireland cannot engage underwater threats directly and will rely on allies for threat classification.