Will Ireland’s military boost secure Europe’s Western flank?

Years of underfunding have left Ireland’s border vulnerable, creating a major security gap in Europe.

For over a century Ireland has been militarily neutral but as geopolitical instability increases, its position on Europe’s western front between the EU and the US is coming under scrutiny.

With the presence of Russian vessels near its waters and mystery drones in the skies, the government is taking action with a record $1.75 billion defence investment.

Ireland aims to modernise the military – but can they do it fast enough to prevent any crisis – and will it be enough to combat the security threat?

Credit to : Roundtable