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David F Helvey, Deputy Defence Advisor for the US Mission to the military alliance, said the threats include disinformation campaigns, political interference, and cyber attacks

Sat, 09 Jul, 2022

Defence Forces official recruitment rebrand launch in Cathal Brugha Barracks, Rathmines
Defence Forces launches major campaign as it seeks 3,000 new recruits 
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Wed, 01 Jun, 2022

Cormac O'Keeffe: Irish Defence Forces will have to fight to realise this ambitious report
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