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Ukraine Rejects Ireland's Offer of 27 Outrider Vehicles

7/2/2026

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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence declined Ireland’s offer of 27 RG32M Outrider armoured vehicles.
The vehicles have been stored in Ireland since 2024 after frequent breakdowns and limited use.
Ireland bought the 27 vehicles in 2009 for just under €20 million, about €726,000 each.
Officials said the models are not in Ukrainian service and would require separate training, maintenance and spare-part support.

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Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence declined Ireland’s offer of 27 RG32M Outrider armoured vehicles.
The vehicles have been stored in Ireland since 2024 after frequent breakdowns and limited use.
Ireland bought the 27 vehicles in 2009 for just under €20 million, about €726,000 each.
Officials said the models are not in Ukrainian service and would require separate training, maintenance and spare-part support.