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Ireland’s €53M Falcon Jet Arrives Without FalconEye System

8/4/2026

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Irish Air Corps – Fog Risk

In December 2025, the Irish Air Corps received a €53 million Dassault Falcon 6X government jet at Casement Aerodrome.
The jet lacks the Israeli-made FalconEye landing system, prompting safety concerns for fog-heavy flights and medical evacuations.
Former pilot Kevin Phipps warned that without FalconEye pilots may have to divert in low visibility.
The Defence Department says the aircraft has no limits, yet insiders note reduced fog capability.

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Ireland Boycotts Israeli

Ireland received a €53 million Dassault Falcon 6X government jet in December 2025.
The jet arrived without the Elbit Systems-made FalconEye landing system, reflecting Dublin’s boycott of Israeli components deemed excessive.
It will transport Taoiseach Micheál Martin and senior officials, seating up to 14 passengers.
The aircraft replaces an aging Learjet that suffered repeated technical problems.
Four Irish Air Corps helicopters and a patrol plane retain Israeli parts cannot be removed.

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Former Air Corps pilot Kevin Phipps warned that without the Elbit FalconEye system the Falcon 6X’s ability to land in fog is limited, raising safety concerns for travel and medical missions; the Department of Defence said the aircraft has no current operational limits.
Within these sources, this safety angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Right-leaning coverage.

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Irish Air Corps – Fog Risk

In December 2025, the Irish Air Corps received a €53 million Dassault Falcon 6X government jet at Casement Aerodrome.
The jet lacks the Israeli-made FalconEye landing system, prompting safety concerns for fog-heavy flights and medical evacuations.
Former pilot Kevin Phipps warned that without FalconEye pilots may have to divert in low visibility.
The Defence Department says the aircraft has no limits, yet insiders note reduced fog capability.

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